Night Stand-up Child/youth Care Worker

2 months ago

Wetaskiwin, Canada Unlimited Potential Community Services Full time

**FULL-TIME NIGHT STAND-UP CHILD/YOUTH CARE WORKER (AWAKE) Wetaskiwin, AB**

Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential.

**Program Overview**: At UP we provide ongoing group care treatment services and educational programs to children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric difficulties (including FASD and mental health). Our clients, who range from 15-19 years of age, live in a group home, therapeutic setting. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for working with these vulnerable youth, becoming their role model and teaching them life skills through various activities.

**Position Overview**:This position ensures that the therapeutic and social environment is safe and secure so that individual service plans are developed, followed and meet the individual needs of the youth and their families. As a primary care provider, the position is relied on to continuously evaluate individual service plans, monitor and record behaviors, and provide input to the service team based on observations and direct interaction with the children/youth.
- Passion for working with children, youth and families;
- Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other mental and behavioural challenges;
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs;
- Understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities;
- Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth;
- Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills;
- Able to work well in a team environment with the ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem solving manner is required.

**Qualifications/Experience**: Must have a diploma/degree in Child Youth Care, Social Work _**(if education is in Social Work, must be registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers)**_ education or related field. Previous experience working with children, youth and families would be a definite asset.

**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 licence (minimum class 5) and current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits). **Must be willing to work overnight (awake) shifts, alone and weekends.**

**Salary & Benefits**:Salary Range with relevant education is $48,723.00 - $61,508.00 annually (salary commensurate with education and experience).3-weeks’ vacation accrual to start with an additional week added after 2 years.**We provide full-time employees with a 100% employer-paid benefits package (which includes vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.) and a 100% employer-paid R.R.S.P. equaling 3% of annual salary. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees.
- **We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $48,723.00-$61,508.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wetaskiwin, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Youth Group Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

**Location**:

- Wetaskiwin, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-24

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