Youth Worker

Are you committed to the well being of children and are looking for an employment opportunity working with Indigenous children and youth living in group care? Faith in Roots Inc. currently has positions available for Child and Youth Workers in our home in Bonnyville. 24/7 care is provided and includes working with schools, professionals involved with the children, providing opportunity to learn and practicing cultural teachings, escort and supervise children attending various activities and events.

Applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check, Driver's Abstract, a valid Alberta driver’s license and First Aid/CPR.

Child and Youth Workers have a variety of schedules depending on the availability of staff and the needs of the homes. We currently have need for all shifts. These positions start at $18 per hour depending on education and experience.

DAILY ROUTINES AND DAILY RESPONSIBLITIES:
Ensure the basic needs of all persons served in the program are being met (food, clothing, shelter, etc.).

Ensure that the educational needs of all persons served in the program are being met (assisting with homework, connecting with day program, etc.).

Facilitate the transportation of persons served to and from school, or appointments, when necessary.

Administer medications to persons served.

Provide recreational transportation.

Ensure daily routines are being followed.

Maintain consistency of house rules, routines, expectations, and consequences.

PAPERWORK AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:
The timely completion of ALL file documentation is required. This includes, but is not exclusive to:
Consents

Contact Notes

Critical Incident Reports

Clothing Inventory

Tracking Forms

Daily Progress Reports

Medication Administration

In addition to above duties and responsibilities, other duties may be assigned by Management.

ADDITIONAL COURSES & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
- Intervention Record Check
- First Aid/CPR
- Suicide/Self-Harm Awareness
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Indigenous Awareness
- Diversity Training
- Quality Improvement and Outcomes
- FASD
- Food Safety Basics
- Trauma Informed Care
- Restrictive Procedures
- Abuse Protocol
- Worksite Violence and Harassment.

Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Schedule:
Shift work

**Experience**:
1 - 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:
English (required)

Licence/Certification:
IRC & Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable sector completed (required)

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

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person