Child and Youth Care - Edmonton, Canada - Maple Tree Consulting and Support Services
Description
Child and Youth WorkerMaple Tree Consulting and Support Services is seeking Full Time team members for our Specialized Community Placement program.
The Specialized Placement Support (SPS) team works in partnership with Children's Services and Collaborative Service Delivery agencies to provide 24-hour support to youth in a home environment.
Youth involved with SPS generally require a level of support beyond that of a typical placement, such as in a foster home or group care setting.
SPS staff engage with youth in daily living, modelling, and teaching a variety of life skills including:positive relationship building, appropriate boundaries, self-care/hygiene, and communication skills.
The SPS team practices harm reduction and approaches youth through a trauma informed lens, ensuring they continue to feel safe in their home.
Be flexible and reliable in their availability, including evenings, weekends, and overnightUnderstand the behavioural impacts of an FASD diagnosis and experience in working with youth who have such needs
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with youth and co-workers
Possess knowledge and skill in crisis intervention and de-escalation
Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Have an understanding of child development and positive parenting strategies, as well as the ability to prepare meals and complete basic household tasks
Responsibilities:
NOTE:
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with the position. Rather, it provides an understanding of the position.
Salary Range:
$23.00-$28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shifts & night shifts including weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Edmonton, AB:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (preferred)
License/Certification:
First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$23.00-$28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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