Community Group Care - Care Counsellor - Relief

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is seeking caring individuals to fill part-time and full-time Care Worker positions in their Group Care Home for youth. As a Care Worker, you will be part of a team providing support, education, and nurturing in a 24/7 safe, home environment to help youth develop essential life skills. The role involves mentoring youth from diverse backgrounds, guiding them through challenges, and fostering a sense of safety and value. This is a hands-on role that requires active participation in various aspects of the youth's lives and the upkeep of the facility.

Requirements

Level 1: Diploma, actively working on post-secondary degree, and/or relevant life/job experiences.
Level 2: Degree in human services.
Class 5 Driver's License.
3 years claims free auto insurance history.
Warm and caring individuals capable of forming strong, supportive relationships with youth.
Post-secondary education, preferably in Child and Youth Care or Social Work.
Standard employee workplace skills including good communication and decent writing skills.
Punctuality in starting shifts on time.
Ability to use technology in the workplace.
Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
Understanding of trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, Indigenous worldviews, child and youth development, child-parent attachment, and therapeutic milieu of group care.
Clear and current Criminal Records Check (within 6 months).
Clear and current Children Services Intervention Record Check.
Clean Drivers’ Abstract.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum).
ISQA Assessment if degree is from an international institute.

Nice To Haves

Level 1 or 2 candidates with drive.

Responsibilities

Provide support, education, and nurturing to youth in a 24/7 caring, safe, home environment.
Help youth develop the skills they need to thrive.
Guide youth through challenges and help them feel safe and valued.
Work in a team environment to make lasting differences in the lives of youth.
Work shift work, including indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
Climb stairs in the group home.
Complete household management tasks such as cleaning, meal prep, cooking, and grocery shopping.
Perform yard work including mowing lawns, planting gardens, raking leaves, and shoveling snow.
Physically interact with youth during recreation outings, etc.
Lift up to 50lbs.