Child and Youth Care Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Alta Care Resources
Description
_Do you want to be part of a team who encourages belonging and a sense of community?_
With over thirty years of experience, Alta Care Resources has a history of innovative and creative programming in the areas of; group care, crisis response, resiliency training, early intervention/prevention programs and family-based intervention.
The purpose of the program is to support children/youth who meet the appropriate age and gender requirements of the home; have a recent history of physical and/or verbal aggression; male and female children/youth between the ages of 8-17 years; children/youth eligible for services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
As a
Child and Youth Care Worker you are the primary caregiver for the children and youth in the home, when on shift.
Primary Care Includes:
- Meet the basic needs of person(s) served (food, clothing, shelter)
- Meet the educational needs of person(s) served (assistance with homework, day programming when person(s) served is not in school)
- Supervise youth to maintain safety
- Follow daily routines including staff and resident chores
- Transport person(s) served to and from school and appointments as necessary
- Administer medication to person(s) served
- Plan and deliver appropriate recreational activities
- Maintain both the inside and outside of the facility, prepare and serve meals, and carry out household cleaning duties
- Administer first aid, according to prescribed procedures, or notify emergency medical personnel when necessary
- Maintain consistency of house rules and routines, and consequences
- Protect resident privacy and information
- Facilitate effective shift exchanges, staff communication, and/or communication of issues or concerns
Qualifications
- A degree, diploma or certification as a Child and Youth Care Worker or are actively enrolled in a program, or equivalent
- 2 years' related experience an asset
- Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
- Demonstrated skills in highstress or conflict situations
Other Requirements:
A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months.
A valid AB driver's license (minimum class 5), proof of appropriate insurance, a Drivers Abstract and Insurance Claim letter that reflects safe driving habits.
Schedule:12-hour shifts that can range from 10am-10pm all the way to 12pm to 12am. You will be scheduled for 80 hours bi-weekly.
Work Conditions
- Ability to engage in physical activities with persons served
- Significant lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
- Interacts with support staff and the public at large
Must be able to safely perform restraints
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Travel is required
- Irregular hours and available after hours
- Selfdirected team
- Fast paced and dynamic environment
Compensation
-
Base Salary Rate $49,920 ($24.00/hour)
- Wellness Days/Allowance
- Vacation Days/Allowance
- Group RRSP Program
- Phone Allowance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Health Benefits with Health Spending Account
- Quarterly Appreciation Incentives
- Annual Winter Holidays Incentives
- Alta Care Resources is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest._
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
$49,920.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a class 5 license?
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of claims free driving experience?
- For Insurance purposes, are you 21 years of age?
- Are you able to perform the duties outlined in this posting?
- Have you previously interviewed or worked for Alta Care Resources? Yes No
- Earliest start date?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- human services: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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