Child & Youth Worker

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Closer to Home Community Services Full time

**Child & Youth Worker**

Calgary & Area Community Group Care Program

**About Us**: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a charitable organization located in Calgary, AB since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families.

**About the Position**:This permanent full-time position, in Calgary, AB, works with a team of professionals to support children and youth in a newly created community group home. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach, you will facilitate success for children and youth by assisting with day to day activities and routines, maintaining a structured setting, fostering skill development, managing crisis, ensuring high levels of supervision to promote safety, and assisting with schoolwork household duties.

**Why Join Us**:

- CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection._
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Extended Health & Dental Coverage
- Additional Health Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Days
- RRSP Matching
- Company Events
- Training and professional development

**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting with day to day activities and routines, visits and appointments
- Implementing skill development strategies, managing crises and assisting with school difficulties
- Focusing on interconnectedness, including family kinship, academics, recreation and community inclusion
- Supporting children and youth with strategies to enhance their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and to increase their sense of belonging
- Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required
- Transporting youth to and from school, appointments or visits

**Qualifications**:

- A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is an asset; a combination of education and experience will be considered
- Experience working in Community Group Care or other “in-care” programs (preferred)
- Experience providing trauma-informed, family-sensitive and culturally responsive care
- Willing to work an unstructured work week, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- A valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable vehicle for work purposes, adequate and current insurance and willing to provide a Driver’s Abstract upon hire.
- A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement.
- Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages
- Detail oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities at the same time
- Eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model
- Compassionate individual with a positive, empathetic and relational approach

**Required Competencies**: All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: _Instills Trust, Person Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Other titles for this role**: Child & Youth Counselor, Community service worker, Group home worker, Youth worker, Residential counselor

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