Child and Youth Development Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services
Description
Your Opportunity:
The Child and Youth Development Specialist (CYDS) works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and nursing unit manager.
Child and Youth Development Specialist provides ongoing observation, therapeutic support and supervision to a variety of children and youth with neuropsychiatric difficulties in the inpatient tertiary care program at the RAH.
The Child and Youth Development Specialist are responsible for implementing a behavior plan specific to each child/adolescent's neurodevelopmental difficulties. Child and Youth Development Specialists also attend conferences.In this position, the CYDS acts as a milieu therapist on the unit, offering evening groups and activities for the young people in hospital.
Description:
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Classification:Child & Youth Development Spec
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Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program:Unit 35/36, Child & Adolescent Mental Health
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Primary Location:Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Location Details:As Per Location
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Multi-Site:Not Applicable
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FTE:0.60
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Posting End Date:23-APR-2024
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Temporary Employee Class:Temporary Part Time
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Date Available:03-MAY-2024
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Temporary End Date:30-SEP-2024
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Hours per Shift:7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks:4
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Shifts per cycle:12
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Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off:As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary:$37.35
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Maximum Salary:$49.73
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Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Required Qualifications:
1-2 years' experience working with children in a mental health setting. NVCI certification. Basic CPR.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care experience preferred.
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