Term - Extra Support, Children's Housing Team

6 days ago

Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

**Hours of Work**:Various shifts - days & evenings - rotational scheduled - work two weekends a month

**Length of Employment**: Term - no specified end date

**Position Description**:
Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our homes supports care for and supervises children aged 0-12 on a 24-hour basis.
The children in this home have experienced trauma and have often been in unsafe and unhealthy situations. Support workers create an environment that promotes safety, support, trust and respect. Our homes promote healthy relationships and therapeutic programming

**Responsibilities**:
1. Work with children in need of extra support.

2. Program Implementation
The primary role of the Child Support Team Member is to implement the shelter program making the children’s stay as positive as possible. Duties include:

- Ensure the proper care and safety of the children
- Participate in the planning and implementation of structured activities for children
- Supervise children during all daily activities, including meals, bedtimes, etc.
- De-escalate situations and mediate during conflicts with children
- Respond to the emotional needs of children in crisis
- Follow a case plan for each child and document daily interactions
- Ensure a safe and secure environment by following policies and procedures; and,
- Provide transportation as needed.

3. House Maintenance
The Child Support Team Members are expected to work as a team to make sure the home runs efficiently. Duties include:

- Participate in household management including cooking, laundry, and cleaning
- Maintain a high standard of health and safety procedures

4. Administration and Reporting
The Child Support Team Member report accurate and necessary information to ensure proper case planning and processes. These include:

- Document incidents
- Daily shift documentation and overview
- Keep an accurate logbook of activities
- Attend scheduled staff meetings

5. Engagement with Indigenous Communities and Culture
All YWCA Regina Team Members are expected to work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and an engagement with Indigenous people and communities.
- Indicate a respect for and commitment to preserve the child/youth’s cultural heritage;
- Agree to help the child/youth maintain and/or establish meaningful family, community and cultural connections through a range of experiential learning opportunities,
- Enhanced family and community contact or placement goals, as identified by the child/youth;
- Agree to protect the diverse needs, interests and cultural backgrounds of the child/youth in their care;
- Acknowledge that nurturing a healthy sense of identity requires collaborative planning to ensure children and youth are supported to achieve their goals

6.. Completing other related duties as requested and required.

**Qualifications**:
Required
- Understanding of developmental stages and needs of children
- Ability to effectively care for children of various ages who are coping with family crises, change and separation
- Demonstrated respect for children and families of various backgrounds
- Ability to set effective limits in the performance of duties
- Skill in problem-solving, managing multiple demands, and responding appropriately to incidents and needs as they arise
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Criminal record check, dated within three months of offer date
- Asset
- Current CPR Certification (Level C), three months to acquire after employment offer
- Training in Mandt system and Gentle teaching
- A degree or certificate in a related field

**YWCA Regina Employment Benefits**:

- 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually
- Vacation pay deposited each pay cycle - based on hours worked
- Paid sick days, annually - with carryover - based on hours worked
- Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials
- Casual dress code

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

Pay: $22.80-$23.94 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-07-02

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