Youth Support Worker
About The Position
Restore Child and Youth Care is an Alberta organization established to support vulnerable children and youth primarily between 0-17 years, but also after that age, by providing them with a protective, stable, caring, and supportive home environment. Our program operates by matching the needs of the individual children and youths with resources that meet their needs. Increased emotional stability, improved behavioral functioning and social interaction are a top priority for our management and staff. While our clients may need extra support and assistance, we are also aware that such services must and should respect their rights, dignity, autonomy, comfort, and safety. These aspects are central to our operations at Restore Child and Youth Care. We aim to foster an atmosphere of care and support, enabling our clients to live as full, fulfilled, and independent lifestyles as possible. Our vision is to be a safe environment where children and youth will be nurtured and supported Our Mission is to provide quality care services and opportunities to children and their families and support them in achieving their full intellectual, economic, and social potential. Core Values Commitment: We are focused on improving the quality of life of all children and youth in our care. Passion: We are driven and committed to motivating children and youth to achieve their highest level of physical and emotional health. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: We are committed to treating people fairly, regardless of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disabilities, or race. We will treat all children and youth equally and encourage them to relate to each other with respect.
Requirements
- Related post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- An understanding of issues related to adverse childhood experiences.
- Experience working with marginalized youth
- Communication and relationship skills
- Crisis prevention and problem-solving skills.
- Must be trauma informed.
- Successful undertaking of a Calgary Police Information Check (CPIC) and a Child Welfare Information System [CWIS] check.
Nice To Haves
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, support and supervision to children and youth in care
- Maintain a creative and sensitive approach in meeting the needs of children and youth in care
- Complete all documentation and writer case notes
- Attend to cleaning and meal preparation.
- Role model healthy behavior for children and youth in care
- Provide support to children and youth in developing independent living skills
- Attend routine staff meeting
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
