Youth Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada WJS Canada Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Care Specialist to join our team at WJS Canada. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and support their development and growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist and support youth in developing and achieving personal goals, promoting their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Teach and encourage age-appropriate life skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and self-care.
  • Supervise and participate in programming and activities that promote social, emotional, and physical development, building competence and self-worth.
  • Ensure individuals' basic needs are met, including personal care, life skills, and social/occupational skills.
  • Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of individual service plans, program-specific policies, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 2 years of related experience in youth programming, group homes, supported independent living, daycare, or out-of-school care.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract with personal car insurance (2 million in third-party liability).
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate, Suicide Intervention, Self-Harm, Crisis Intervention, and Medication Administration training.
  • Aboriginal awareness and cultural diversity training.
  • Able to work and follow WJS Canada policies and procedures and adhere to Alberta Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act.


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