High-Risk Youth Worker

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Good Life Reunification Homes Full time
Salary:

Job Title: High-Risk Youth Worker
Reports To: Supervisor

Job Summary

The Good Life Reunification Homes is currently seeking experienced Youth Workers who will be the primary caregiver for the aging out group 18-24 years old. Under the general direction of the Supervisor/Manager, the high-risk youth worker will provide support for the youth with in-home assistance, participate in the development of in-home intervention strategies, and be responsible for supervising the safety and well-being of the aging out youth in the home, while on shift.

General Accountabilities

Responsibilities

  • Working collaboratively with the youth and assisting them with their educational needs such as homework, day programming when person (s) served is not in school and parent-teacher interviews.
  • Supervise the youth to maintain a safe and secure environment by following the Policy Manual. These guidelines will eliminate the youth leaving without permission.
  • Administer medication, and first aid according to prescribed procedures.
  • Encourage healthy living skills, by attending to the maintenance of the home, while teaching and modelling household living skills.
  • Working towards early intervention and preventive measures and assessing on-going risk for youth and safety plan accordingly.
  • Working closely with child and family services team members and others to provide services for the youth involved with The Good Life Reunification Home Program as identified in service plans.
  • Able to resolve conflict situations, using Preventive, and De-escalation measures.
  • Interacts and engages with the person (s) served by supporting their emotional, physical, and social development.
  • Ensures that Daily Reports are completed for the assigned person (s) served.
  • Ensure that Daily Vehicle Inspections are completed and Record keeping for daily fuel logs.
  • Transporting youth to programs, (when not in school), medical appointments, social outings, and weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transporting and assisting youth to school, until bussing Transport is arranged.

Education Qualifications

  • Education: 1 years' Experience with working in a human services field. Certificate or Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Family Support Community worker, Social Work diploma, or combination of education, training, and experience will be considered, dependent on reference checks.
  • Current Criminal Record Check, current Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention check.
  • Knowledge in the areas of Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma Informed and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. (ASIST) and FASD training.
  • Experience with the Child and Family Services sector and legislation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Clean Drivers Abstract- 3 years.
  • Class 5 Valid driver's license
  • Standard First Aid Training

Skills

  • Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and team-building skills.
  • Identifying Indicators of Abuse and Neglect.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in working with Indigenous families and communities.

Note: Willing to work shift work if needed.

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Sunday`
  • Evenings
  • Evening shift
  • Weekend availability
  • On call

Please Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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