Child and Youth Development Specialist

1 week ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Child and Youth Development Specialist to join our team at Alberta Health Services. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, treatment, and follow-up services to children and youth in the community, educational system, and/or hospital setting who are at risk of or have a disability, and/or have a significant developmental delay.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide family-centered care, creating, implementing, and updating family service plans specific to child/youth needs.
  • Observe, identify, and report child developmental or behavior difficulties, making recommendations to the appropriate interdisciplinary team.
  • Liaise with and provide referrals to other disciplines and external agencies as appropriate.
  • Provide information and education regarding child/youth development to parents, education providers, other interprofessionals, and the community.
  • Support family funding and education/services placement applications and maintain printed resources and equipment for child and adolescent programs.
Requirements
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience.
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent brain development.
  • Comfort working in client home environments.
What We Offer

As a Child and Youth Development Specialist at Alberta Health Services, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth. We offer a competitive rate of pay and a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 per year, payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.



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