Child and Youth Care Specialist
2 weeks ago
Closer to Home Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Care Specialist to join our team at Matomai'tshitapisskoyis (First Indigenous Lodge). As a key member of our community group care program, you will provide awake and proactive overnight supervision for youth in a culturally safe and immersive home environment.
Key Responsibilities- Implement and document hourly room checks to ensure the safety and well-being of youth
- Investigate any unusual nighttime activity and contact on-call or supervisory staff as needed to address emergencies
- Manage crises in a culturally responsive manner, utilizing the Teaching Family Model to develop safe, stable relationships and teach skills that increase self-efficacy
- Support children and youth in enhancing their spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional well-being and healing, and increase their sense of belonging
- Complete day-to-day household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and other duties as required
- Diploma or degree in a related field, with previous experience working with vulnerable children and families an asset
- Familiarity with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and experience working in community group care or other "in-care" programs preferred
- Ability to work an unstructured work week, including evenings, overnights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Valid Alberta Driver's License, reliable vehicle for work purposes, adequate and current insurance, and willingness to provide a Driver's Abstract upon hire
- Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Intervention Record Check completed prior to commencement
- Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner and intervene physically if necessary to reduce the risk of harm
All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require the following competencies: Instills Trust, Person Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability, and Ensures Accountability.
About UsCloser to Home Community Services is a charitable organization located in Calgary, AB since 1995. We provide a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth, and families. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all, including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities, is at the heart of our organization.
Why Work with Us- Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Extended Health & Dental Coverage
- Additional Health Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Days
- RRSP Matching
- Company Events
- Training and professional development
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