Child Care Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

_Catholic Social Services is currently seeking a full time, 40 hours per week, Child Care Worker in EDMONTON to join our team. Providing excellent client-centered care, you are confident, thoughtful, and motivated to achieve success when supporting others in your community_

_This position has a weekly schedule of: Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Some flexibility is required)_

Program Overview:

Lurana Shelter is a first stage shelter for women and their children fleeing family violence. Providing safety, physical, psychological and spiritual care to them during their stay in Lurana

The Child Support Program provides a safe, violence-free environment for children. Through appropriate play, children learn positive coping strategies, safety planning and appropriate expression of emotions.

Job Duties
Primary job duties may include but are not limited to:

Complete Ages and Stages assessment or Resiliency assessment for children under the care
Provide play based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional and language development
Ensure toys are age appropriate and safe to use
Ensure good hygiene standards are met
Aware of risks and behavior issues related to anger, isolation and fear
Work with children oneonone if necessary
Following all safety procedures (including Child Protection Policy)
Network with local's schools and community to promote positive public relations
Complete all required reports and statistics, such as Signs of Safety, Service Plan, in a timely and thorough manner
Ensure professional communication with all stakeholders
Actively participate in staff meeting
Attend training/staff development programs
Follow professional guidelines and Agency protocols in addressing conflict, critical incident, serious occurrence
Assist in maintaining building and equipment according to Agency standards
Report concerns to Team Leader
Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

Child Care Level III or equivalent

Experience

2 years of experience in working with children exposed to violence.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Demonstrate professional problem solving, critical thinking and appropriate judgment skills
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy
Knowledgeable of community resources
Understanding and knowledge of trauma informed care
High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
Strong conflict management and crisis intervention skills
Excellent planning and organization skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team within a large organization
Highly motivated and compassionate

Compensation:

The salary for this position is
$22.63 to $25.46 per hour based on qualifications and experience. We offer flexibility and supportive working environment.