Overnight Awake Youth Worker

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada WJS Canada Full time
In Your Role You Will

Working approximately 11pm to 8am (awake). Scheduled times and location may vary.
Hours are set by the employer and are not negotiable.

Typical overnight shift may include:
• 11pm (overnight awake) ensure a consistent, healthy and safe environment for children in care, including regular bed checks. Assist with any night time supports as required.
• From time client(s) wake - 8am- provide wake up calls to youth according to schedule, assist/model a regular morning routine: prepare and serve/eat breakfast family-style with the kids, assist younger kids with brushing teeth/hair, dressing, etc
• 8am - day shift arrives, ON SCHOOL DAYS - drive the school-aged children to school in company van before finishing shift.

• Be a positive role model for the children & youth.
• Ensure individuals basic needs are met
• Assist with operation/maintenance of the residence/program facility (May include cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, vacuuming or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
• Cooperate with other team members to plan, support and/or deliver culturally appropriate programs, services, workshops, and outings.
• Complete paperwork - log book, contact notes, medication, Critical Incident reports etc.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Children's Services Intervention Record Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Min. 2 years' experience Child and Youth Work, in a group home &/or community setting
• Experience supporting/teaching Indigenous children/youth, is an asset
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, other human services, Education, Sociology or Psychology, Criminology, etc.

• Must be able to handle crisis situations, to ensure safety for youth in the program.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Suicide Intervention, Self Harm, Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training
• Indigenous Awareness and cultural diversity training
• An understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and traditions
• Able to work and follow Spirit of Our Youth Homes Inc. policies and procedures and adhere to Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

MUST HAVE a valid driver's license for minimum of 3 years.

MUST HAVE excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.

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