Child Care Worker, Awake Night, Team Lead and

2 weeks ago

Ponoka, Canada Heritage Family Services Full time

At Heritage Family Services, we are a person-focused, service-oriented team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in care. With over 40 years of service in Alberta, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, trauma-informed support to children, youth, and their families. If you are looking for a rewarding career that fosters growth and development, we’d love for you to join us

**Positions Available**:

- Child and Youth Care Worker
- Awake Night Worker
- Team Lead
- Program Coordinator

**Expectation of the role**:
**As a Child and Youth Care Worker, you will**:

- Build and maintain trusting relationships with children and youth in care
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment, offering emotional support and guidance
- Help youth with daily routines, including meal preparation and life skills development
- Support youth in achieving personal goals, fostering their independence and growth

**As an Awake Night Worker, you will**:

- Supervise youth during overnight hours to ensure safety and stability
- Provide guidance and emotional support when needed throughout the night
- Perform routine checks, light cleaning, and documentation during your shift

**As a Team Lead, you will**:

- Respond as a supervisor during shifts, offering guidance and support to staff and youth
- Ensure safety and emotional well-being of all youth in care
- Oversee daily routines, programs, and manage any challenges that arise

**As a Program Coordinator, you will**:

- Oversee day-to-day operations, including program activities, staffing, and client intake
- Provide direct care and ensure the program meets its objectives in helping children/youth
- Supervise and support a team of Child and Youth Care Workers and Team Leads

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Passion for working with youth, especially those with complex needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a team
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and Indigenous traditions
- Flexibility in working hours (variety of shifts available)

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related field (or in progress)
- Experience working with children and youth, especially in care settings
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract (with less than 6 demerits) will be required
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, Child Intervention Check within the last 6 months of commencement date
- First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)

**Why Join Heritage Family Services?**

We are committed to your growth and success. We offer:

- Competitive wages and benefits, including health and dental coverage
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support
- Opportunities to grow into leadership positions

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

Pay: From $19.37 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driving License (required)

Work Location: In person

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