Child and Youth Support Worker-Summit - Calgary, Canada - Enviros

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    Enviros Calgary, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Full time
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    The Position

    – Child and Youth Support Worker

    The Child and Youth Support Workers build relationships and trust with the youth, provide care to enhance areas of competence, and work to develop skills in individual areas of need. This is done by engaging the youth with intentional practice, recreation, life skills, community involvement and therapeutic programming.

    Requirements:

  • Individual must be 18-30 years old
  • Individual must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations (international students are not eligible)
  • Having a current (within 12 months) Alberta Intervention Record Check – highly preferred
  • Having a current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector – highly preferred
  • Having a First Aid and CPR/AED 'C' certification – highly preferred

    • Qualifications/Experience

  • Knowledge of Harm Reduction, strength-based practice, and trauma informed care
  • Experience is considered an asset.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
  • A clean driver's abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence.

    • Job type: Full time

    Pay: $18-$22

    Competition for these posting closes when the suitable candidate has been found.

    Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

    Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

    Enviros is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.