Overnight Youth Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Sturgeon County, Canada Nightwind Treatment Centre Full time

BACKGROUND

Nightwind Treatment Centre currently operates three inpatient treatment facilities for youth. We are trauma-informed and integrate indigenous healing into our treatment program. We are accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council and we are proud to be dual licensed as a Residential Facility under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and a Residential Addiction Treatment Service under the Mental Health Services Protection Act.

Kihew House, Sturgeon County
- 9-bed, Rural Treatment Program for young women ages 12-18;
- Treatment program supporting abuse history, substance abuse, conflict;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on indigenous cultural teachings and experiences as the foundation of our four-stage treatment which is aligned with the medicine wheel and seven sacred teachings.

Stony Creek, Tawatinaw Valley
- 7-bed, Rural Co-Ed Receiving Program for youth ages 12-22;
- Receiving program for youth in preparation for treatment;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on healing and skill-building through agricultural programming, connecting with nature, outdoor education, and physical fitness activities.

Grandmother Turtle House, Westlock
- 4-bed, TSIL Program for young women 15-22;
- Transition to Semi-Independent Living program for stabilized young women;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on daily living skills, school success, employment and transitioning to independent living.
- Job Purpose_

Under direction of the Program Manager/Team Leader and Shift Supervisor, Youth Care Workers are responsible maintaining a healthy and safe routine for persons-served contributing to an effective treatment environment.
- Duties & Responsibilities_
- Attitudes_
- Maintain the philosophy that “every child will do well if they can”.
- Utilize a trauma informed approach by maintaining healthy relationships with colleagues and persons-served and the effective prevention and resolution of conflict.
- Environment_
- Maintain a culture of learning, professional growth, trauma informed practice, cultural relevance and overall focus on healing and treatment for persons served.
- Person-Served Support_
- Perform all job duties in accordance with NWTC Code of Conduct and Child and Youth Care Association Ethical guidelines
- Be familiar with all medication plans and ensure medication is administered correctly.
- Complete pre and post shift debriefs with colleagues.
- Ensure persons-served are maintaining a healthy routine including school, cultural activities/learning, education, treatment, recreation, life skills and sleep.
- Support emotional health of persons-served by listening, supporting effective conflict resolution and maintaining safety.
- Promote safety in all activities of the program
- Be familiar with the process of new client orientation upon arrival according to NWTC Policies & Procedures
- Assist in therapeutic activities including Alateen, smudging, grounding activities, stress reduction, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, group therapy and by maintaining an effective treatment environment
- Ensure that the program is clean and that persons-served are learning important life skills
- Consult with persons-served on food preferences and support healthy meal planning, preparation and clean-up
- All other duties related to provided support to persons-served
- Human Resources_
- Ensure all mandatory training is current
- Ensure that personnel file is updated in accordance with legislation, contractual obligations, accreditation standards and NWTC Policy and Procedure
- Finance_
- Follow NWTC Policies and Procedures and supervisor direction regarding expenses and reporting of expenses including floats and managing receipts
- Promote effective cost saving measures to maintain high quality care and remain fiscally responsible
- Risk Management & Safety_
- Ensure Risk Management Plan is being followed to effectively respond to risks within the program
- Compliance with all safety procedures including the Emergency Response Plan
- Ensure critical incidents are competed, tracked and reported according to NWTC Policy and Procedure
- Communications_
- Promote positivity and hopefulness with persons-served, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public
- Maintain confidentiality and abide by the Oath of Confidentiality, NWTC Code of Conduct and the Child and Youth Care Association Ethical guidelines
- Qualifications_
- Knowledge and experience with indigenous culture
- Experience working with indigenous children and youth in care is essential
- Bachelor or Diploma in Human Services or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience working with youth

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