Youth Support Worker

• Foster growth and positive life choices, while promoting individuals in becoming connected to their community and First Nation traditions.

• Maintain a social and emotional climate within the alternative home that is therapeutically oriented and follows the clients’ treatment goals to include communicating with the client in a respectful and professional manner exhibiting empathy and understanding.

• Assist youth, child and/ or family in identifying attainable short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation.

• Ensure completion of reporting documentation including incident reports, child protection reports, daily logs, medical logs

• Exercise good judgment in making quick decisions if required to act in a crisis.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in any of the following:

• Human Services
• Child and Youth
• Early Childhood Education
• A Bachelors Degree

OR

Demonstrated experience working with individuals with any of the following: autism, mental illness, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, special needs, etc.

Required Skills:

• Communication and Active Listening

• Collaboration: Being able to work well in a team setting

• Rapport: Being able to build and maintain positive relationships with individuals
• Sensitivity and Patience
• Attention to detail: Being thorough in day-to-day tasks

Other requirements:

• Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector screening, Social Development Check and drivers abstract.
• Valid driver's license
• Training in First Aid, Suicide intervention, non-violent crisis intervention etc. will be considered an asset.

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Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Family Support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

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