Child and Youth Care Worker

**The Opportunity**

CarePros is hiring multiple Child & Youth Care Workers in Grande Prairie, AB. This role is most commonly in a group home setting providing care to children and youth with complex behavioural needs. At CarePros, our programs are unlike what you would expect in a traditional group home setting. Our programs are structured around the individual child/youth that you will be caring for, with a 2-1 (staff to youth ratio). This provides a safe environment where you can develop a meaningful relationship with the youth you are responsible for caring for. You will report directly to the Program Supervisor of your assigned program, who will be your key source of training, guidance, and support through your journey at CarePros.

**Our Mission**
- You're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.
- You have experience working with complex behavioural challenges and are comfortable in a group home setting.
- You want to be a part of a fast-growing, award-winning organization with many opportunities for growth and career progression.

**Availability**
- Full-Time / Casual
- Day shifts (7:30am - 3:30pm)
- Evening shifts (3:00pm - 11:00pm OR 4:00pm - 12:00am)
- Overnight awake shifts (11:00pm - 7:00am OR 12:00am - 8:00am)

**What You'll Do**
- Establish a relationship to guide and support youth through mentorship, role modelling, and positive reinforcement
- Supervise children/youth at home and in the community
- Complete and maintain documentation of daily activities and observations.
- Participate in the Care Team through the ongoing development of care plans and programs
- Perform routine general program responsibilities such as cleaning & organization

**Who You Are**
- Direct experience working with youth with complex behavioural and mental health needs
- Knowledge of child and youth care mental wellness practices
- Knowledge of processes and procedures for providing home care
- Trauma Informed Care practices
- Six (6) months+ of related experience working with youth
- Completion of Degree/Diploma in Human Services field
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level CPR + AED
- Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 3 months (This can be applied for during the interview process)
- Children Services Intervention Record Check within the last 3 months (This can be applied for during the interview process)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer and technology skills

**Additional Assets/Skills that you bring to the table**
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Current driver's abstract
- Reliable vehicle and auto insurance (with $2M liability coverage)

**Additional Training that are assets**
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health First Aid

**What we offer as a valued employee at CarePros, you'll receive the following**:

- Competitive hourly rates based on years of experience, education, and qualifications (The compensation for this position is $18.10 to $22 per hour)
- Group RRSP matching with access to financial wellness tools and resources
- Comprehensive Benefits Program - including health, dental (100% coverage), vision, mental wellness counselling, and more
- A dynamic, collaborative, and diverse working environment where your voice is heard and you make a positive impact in the life of the clients you care for
- Performance-Based Pay Increases - at CarePros we reward high performance
- Comprehensive training and support
- Growth opportunities: develop your skills through ongoing paid training and the use of innovative technology

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