Child and Youth Development Specialist

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

The Child and Youth Development Specialist (CYDS) works under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and nursing unit manager. Child and Youth Development Specialist provides ongoing observation, therapeutic support and supervision to a variety of children and youth with neuropsychiatric difficulties in the inpatient tertiary care program at the RAH. The Child and Youth Development Specialist are responsible for implementing a behavior plan specific to each child/adolescent’s neurodevelopmental difficulties. Child and Youth Development Specialists also attend conferences with the multidisciplinary teams. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

Description:

As a Child & Youth Development Specialist (CYDS), you will provide assessment, treatment and follow-up to children and youth in the community, educational system, and/or hospital setting who are at risk of or have a disability, and/or have a significant developmental delay. Using a family-centered care approach, you will create, implement and update family service plans specific to child/youth needs, adapting interventions/activities as appropriate. As a CYDS, you will observe, identify and report child developmental or behaviour difficulties and make recommendations to the appropriate interdisciplinary team. You will liaise with and provide referrals to other disciplines and external agencies as appropriate.You will provide information and education regarding child/youth development to parents, education providers, other interprofessionals and the community. You will support family funding and education/services placement applications and maintain printed resources and equipment for child and adolescent programs.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience. Basic –CPR (Current)/BLS Health Care Provider. NCVI Certification. Minimum of one year experience working in a residential or hospital setting with children and youth negatively impacted by addiction and/or mental health challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience.



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