Internal - Lead Child and Youth Care Worker

*This is an internal job posting open to current CarePros employees. Only internal candidates will be considered.*

Why You? Why Now?

Take your career one step closer to Program Supervisor We are looking for Lead CYCWs in Edmonton area, to set up youth for success by nurturing their physical, social, cultural, and emotional well-being. As your Program Supervisor's right hand, you will showcase core values in everything you do. With your superb Service Excellence and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills, you will be a clear role model for CYCWs in day in and day out.

Set Schedule Rotation

• 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 6 days on 3 days off
  • One opening of 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Who You Are
You live and breathe our core values, and can recite them by heart. You are empathetic, patient, and resilient. You have a knack for consistency and upholding boundaries. You are an excellent active listener to youths, team members, and to CarePros policies and procedures. As a creative problem solver, you quickly think of ideas while pointing out the pros and cons. Self-reflection and continuous learning are second nature to you. Co-workers already look to you for guidance and advice. As a natural leader, you easily build trust and relationships with team members.

Your Day as a Lead CYCW

• Provide daily updates to Program Supervisor and Manager
• Report critical incidents to Program Supervisor
• Support your youth in planning and reaching goals
• Maintain daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service records
• Compile data for Case Team meetings/stakeholder reporting to submit to Program Supervisor
• Support program planning (recreation, life skills, cultural and community connections)
• Attend legal appointments and required follow-up
  
• Support the ongoing development of care plans
  
• Audit first aid supplies monthly and submit inventory list to Program Supervisor
• Create menus, track inventory, and maintain weekly shopping/grocery lists
• Build relationships with your youth to guide and support them through mentorship, role modelling, and positive reinforcement
• Facilitate and coordinate school, employment, and volunteering activities
• Book and attend medical appointments (dental, optical, and psychiatry)
  
• Be the gold standard for CYCWs to aspire to

We Offer Our Leads

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Group RRSP matching after one year of full-time employment
• A pathway to program supervision and career growth opportunities
• Professional development support and paid training
• Structured rotation for built-in balance and recharge time
• Opportunity to join fellow Leads on the CarePros Connection Collective

What You Bring to a Lead Role

• Minimum 1 year verifiable experience working directly with youth that have complex behavioural and mental health needs
• In-depth knowledge of child and youth care mental wellness, SE, TCI, and home care best practices
• Flawless execution of documentation requirements for maintaining records and completing forms
• Unmatched written and verbal communication skills
• Completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work (preferred)
• Must have passed and completed TCI session #2
• Must be fully compliant with required employee documentation on file
  • Class 5 driver's license
  • 10-year Alberta drivers abstract
  • Alberta auto insurance with $2-million liability
  • Standard first aid with CPR level C + AED (two day in person or blended training course)
  • IRC
  • VSC
    
• Must be fully up to date on required annual TCI and SE training (no outstanding courses uncompleted)
• Must own a reliable 4-door vehicle for transporting clients
• Mental health first aid and/or suicide prevention training are assets

If you are excited to have a greater impact on the lives of youth in our care, apply today to take your career with CarePros to the next level While we thank everyone for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.