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Youth Care Specialist

Closer to Home -
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Full-time
$24 an hour

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Communication skills

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About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Extended Health & Dental Coverage
Additional Health Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
RRSP Matching
Company Events
Training and Professional Development

About the Position: This permanent full-time position works closely with a team of professionals to support youth in a Community Group Home. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model, the Youth Care Specialist’s primary responsibility is to facilitate success for youth with complex mental health and behaviour needs by assisting with their day to day activities and routines. Typical youth behaviors may include aggression, running away, self-harm or suicide attempts.

Schedule: This position works on a 4-on, 4-off shift rotation including days and overnights to provide round-the-clock care. Hours of work will include 6:45am to 7:15pm and 6:45pm to 7:15am. Open availability is required.

Please note that the Intervention Record Check (IRC) from Children and Family Services and Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC) are one of the non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. We highly encourage all applicants to apply for the IRC and PIC before the interview as it can take up to 6 weeks to process. Please apply for the IRC (free of cost) here and the PIC with Vulnerable Sector Check ($75) here. Please refer to the Qualifications section for the rest of the requirements.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for youth’s acquisition of relevant skills to live safely and thrive in the community, supporting youth with their daily routine such as going to school, attending appointments or visiting family
Supporting a therapeutic based approach to treatment
Maintaining a structured setting, fostering skill development
Managing crises, ensuring high levels of supervision to promote safety
Assisting youth with scheduled activities and appointments and providing relief coverage to other homes as needed
Work collaboratively with a transdisciplinary team in the formation and implementation of treatment plans to ensure treatment strategies are effectively implemented
Managing crises and helping co-regulate youth when escalated and/or distressed
Conduct assessments, collect client information for documentation and and critical incident reports
Participate in individual supervision, team meetings and ongoing training
Driving for household errands, transporting youth or moving between work locations as needed

Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with complex needs/behaviours and multiple diagnosis (ADD, ADHD, Trauma, FASD, ODD, addictions, mental health, etc.)
Open availability to work a shift rotation including days, evenings, awake overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.
Responsible, diligent and dependable, an exceptional role model
Extremely detail oriented, organized and can manage multiple priorities at one time
Compassionate individual with a positive, strength-based and empathetic approach
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Eager to participate in continuous learning and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model.
A Diploma or Degree in a related field and experience working in residential and community group care setting (A combination of education and experience will be considered)
This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes. Candidates must show proof of a class 5 Alberta driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must also agree to maintain $2 million liability insurance on their personal vehicle, and consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines and CTH policy.
A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement.
Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff.
Willing to work alongside service animals and/or pets

Required Competencies

All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies: Instills Trust, Consumer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Situational Adaptability and Ensures Accountability.

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.closertohome.com.

Similar titles for this role: List other titles so candidates can find this job more easily in a search of recruitment platforms. For example; Child and Youth Worker similar titles - Child & youth counselor, Community service worker, Group home worker, Youth worker, Residential counselor

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta. We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as a home to members of the Metis Settlements and communities within Alberta.

The pay range for this role is:
24.66 - 24.66 CAD per hour(Calgary & Area)

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