Child and Youth / Social Service Worker

MimakCare Agency provides high-quality care and support services to children and youth across London, Ontario. We serve children and youth with diverse needs and are committed to creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments.

We are looking for dedicated team members who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth. If you are committed to helping young people build life skills, strengthen their sense of belonging, and explore their values and interests, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently hiring full-time and part-time Child and Youth Workers to work a combination of days, evenings, and every second weekend across our London residential programs.

MimakCare Agency is seeking individuals who demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and the ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients. This role includes ensuring the safety and wellbeing of youth and supporting them in the areas of life skills, social skills, therapeutic programming, and community-based services including medical, personal, recreational, and educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Gather client information and prepare reports or case histories
Facilitate and implement life-skills workshops
Assess client strengths and developmental needs
Develop, coordinate, and deliver support services within the community
Provide suicide prevention and crisis intervention support
Manage and resolve conflict situations
Support substance-use treatment and behaviour-management plans
Liaise with social service agencies, schools, and healthcare providers
Perform housekeeping and meal preparation as needed

Education Requirements:
A high school diploma plus one of the following (or equivalent experience):
Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW/CYC) Diploma
Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
Community Justice Worker (CJW)
Police Foundations (PF)
Relevant experience in Social Services will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:
Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination
Criminal Record Check
Child Welfare Check
Valid drivers license
Medical exam
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) considered an asset