Child and Youth Worker
About The Position
This permanent full-time position, in Coaldale, AB, works with a team of professionals to support children and youth in a newly created community group home. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach, you will facilitate success for children and youth by assisting with day to day activities and routines, maintaining a structured setting, fostering skill development, managing crisis, ensuring high levels of supervision to promote safety, and assisting with schoolwork household duties. Please note that the following are non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. First Aid Certificate Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved Agency A reliable personal vehicle Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License Clean 3 Year Driver’s Abstract - apply here Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here Please refer to the Qualifications section for details.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is an asset; a combination of education and experience will be considered
- Experience working in Community Group Care or other “in-care” programs (preferred)
- Experience providing trauma-informed, family-sensitive and culturally responsive care
- Willing to work an unstructured work week, consisting of 12-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable vehicle for work purposes, adequate and current insurance and willing to provide a Driver’s Abstract upon hire.
- A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement.
- Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages
- Detail oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities at the same time
- Eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model
- Compassionate individual with a positive, empathetic and relational approach
- First Aid Certificate Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved Agency
- A reliable personal vehicle
- Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
- Clean 3 Year Driver’s Abstract
- Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months)
- Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
Nice To Haves
- A diploma or degree in a related field
- Previous experience working with vulnerable children and families
- Experience working in Community Group Care or other “in-care” programs
Responsibilities
- Assisting with day to day activities and routines, visits and appointments
- Implementing skill development strategies, managing crises and assisting with school difficulties
- Focusing on interconnectedness, including family kinship, academics, recreation and community inclusion
- Supporting children and youth with strategies to enhance their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and to increase their sense of belonging
- Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required
- Transporting youth to and from school, appointments or visits
- Adhere to workplace protocols regarding animals in group homes, including reporting any allergy risks or concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
