22 Oct
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports
Chatham-Kent
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) requires a Youth and Family Engagement Adviser. This is a contract, part-time (28 hours per week) position beginning as soon as possible and ending June, 2025 (inclusive).
Hours of work are:
- Monday and Wednesday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
- There may be a rare need for evening or weekend attendance if there is a community event.
This role will support the CK Youth Social; act as a liaison between the Youth and Family Engagement Consultant(s) and the Agency; provide support to the Youth and Family Engagement Advisory Committee(s); and other initiatives related to collecting feedback from stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Child & Youth Worker diploma or relevant diploma in the Social Service Sector;
- Experience working in mental health, child protection, or developmental services with children, youth and families is an asset;
- The ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner;
- Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions;
- A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally responsive service possible for the various communities that we serve;
- Tact, diplomacy and human relations skills are required when handling contacts of a difficult or specialized nature and/or for resolutions of problems;
- The ability to communicate in French is an asset; and
- A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
Please submit resumes by 4:30pm on October 29, 2024 quoting the posting number to:
Human Resources E-mail: [email protected]
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from racialized groups; First Nation, Inuit, or Métis persons; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation; and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.