Child and Youth Care Worker

4 days ago


Sturgeon County, Canada Oak Hill Ranch Full time

**Seeking both Full time and Relief/Casual Child and Youth Care Workers**

**Oak Hill Ranch** is an accredited campus-based treatment facility with a designation in Intensive Treatment. With the support of Children and Family Services, family and other healthy support networks, we strive to create a therapeutic environment that assists in the young person’s growth and development. We offer services to youth between the ages of 9-16 years who present various behavioral and emotional challenges. Oak Hill Ranch is located ½ mile south of the town of Bon Accord (20 min. N of Edmonton).

**Schedule**:

- This position is full-time permanent with a salary range of $54,000.00-$57,000.00 per year. Child and Youth Care Workers work on a rotational schedule of 3-day shifts (6:45am-3pm), 3-evening shifts (2:45pm-11pm) and 3 days off.

**Key Responsibilities**: *NOTE* This is not a comprehensive list of the job description, but an overall understanding of the position of Child and Youth Care Worker.
- Constructs and revises individual treatment plans and daily evaluation sheets in consultation with other unit workers and resource people (psychologist, teachers, volunteers, family, etc.).
- Prepares and presents reports outlining the treatment progress of young people.
- Observes, assesses and documents significant behaviors emitted by young person in activity logs and reports.
- Creates and designs age appropriate, daily living activities as a forum for therapeutic and educational interventions.
- Initiates, organizes, monitors and actively participates in group activities, (special outings, concerts, sports, dances, party games, crafts, camping, music) as part of the total treatment plan.
- On an ongoing basis, observes and assesses interactions, behaviors and affect.
- Teaches and assists young people in acquiring appropriate skills relating to daily chores, routines, and personal hygiene habits.
- Escorts young people to medical, dental and optical appointments as necessary.
- Advocates and actively builds trust and rapport with young people (and family) through interactive play, activities, and personal interactions.
- Provides counselling opportunities for young people focusing upon their needs and problems.
- Intervenes in crisis situation with young people, utilizing non abusive restraint practices as necessary.
- Maintains a therapeutic approach to behavior management and explains behavioral expectations and consequences to young people.

**Qualifications and Professional Experience**:

- Diploma/Degree in Human Services, preference given to Child and Youth Care and Social Work disciplines.
- Minimum 1 (one) year experience working with high-risk youth in out-of-home placements.
- Experience & knowledge in First Nations culture is an asset for all positions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Standard 1st Aid (level C), ASIST Suicide Certificate(s) are an asset; however, courses are offered after commencement.
- Requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (2) against COVID-19.

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

Pay: $54,000.00-$59,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person



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