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Lakeview Recovery Community - Support Care Worker
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Support Care Worker
Lakeview Recovery Community - Gunn, AB
*This position is onsite in Gunn, AB. 45 minutes NW of Edmonton 24/7/365 Shift Pattern
At Lakeview Recovery Community, we are committed to ensuring equity of access to people from across the province who seek assistance in addiction recovery. We welcome men over the age of 18, of all ethnicities, sexual orientations and we seek to provide an inclusive environment. Our staff are culturally aware and sensitive to diverse needs. We work to ensure all client feel safe and secure in their new environment and that they soon feel at home.
Located in Gunn, Alberta, the Lakeview Recovery Community supports men living with addiction on their journey to a sustainable recovery. We deliver a full continuum of addiction recovery support in a community environment, focusing on healing and personal growth. Our goal is that individuals leave Lakeview with the life skills, tools, and resources to maintain long-term wellness and sustain recovery and having nurtured healthy relationships with friends and family.
Reporting to the Support Care Team Lead, the Support Care Worker will assist in the delivery of personalized recovery programs, offer emotional support, and help clients engage with the community and treatment processes. This position is ideal for empathetic, resilient individuals passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those recovering from addiction and those willing to help wherever is needed around the Recovery Community.
Role-specific Accountabilities
- Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and care to clients, assisting them in daily activities and supporting their recovery goals.
- Encourage and assist clients in participating in various program activities, including therapy sessions, group meetings, work-as-therapy, and recreational activities.
- Facilitate a range of group and individual activities which are responsive to the recovery needs of clients and the community.
- Support the delivery of the Therapeutic Community program.
- Monitor the well-being of clients and report any concerns or progress to the Support Care Team Lead, contributing to the adjustment of recovery plans and risk management plans as needed.
- Assist in managing crisis situations under the guidance of clinical staff, ensuring the safety and security of all clients and staff.
- Foster a positive, supportive community environment among clients, encouraging mutual respect, understanding, and support.
- Perform administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to, documenting client progress, attending team meetings, and maintaining client records.
- Provide clients with information and guidance on healthy lifestyles, coping strategies, and life skills, contributing to their holistic recovery process.
- Work collaboratively with the clients and their families on reunification and relationship building.
- Shifts are available 24/7/365.
Qualifications
- Degree or certification in psychology, social work, nursing, or related field preferred.
- Experience in a caregiving role, preferably within mental health, addiction recovery, or a related healthcare setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.
Conditions of Employment
Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.
If youre ready to drive impactful change within a mission-driven organization focused on addiction recovery and social health, this role offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity.
This is a full-time position based in Gunn, Alberta. Please send your cover letter and resume by replying to this position. Thank you for your interest in working with ROSC Solutions Group, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Child Care Worker
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Salary: $23 Hourly
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Must be flexible to work Day-time, Evenings, and Weekends.
To be considered, you must have a driver's license and a valid criminal record check with the vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months, and an Alberta Child Welfare/Intervention Record Check completed within 6 months.
We will not be interviewing candidates who do not meet these requirements at this time.
Summary of Position:
The Child Care Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team which assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment plans for a given child. Employees with this designation perform front-line work in the program and carry the responsibility for the daily care, treatment, nurturance, supervision, health, and discipline of the children. The Child Care Worker position is responsible for helping improve the physical, emotional, and social development of vulnerable children and youth at Anew Centre for Healing. The role is extensive and carries with it responsibilities in the counselling, teaching, and training areas, as well as recording and reporting. You will provide supervision and therapeutic support through effective, engaging, transparent professional relationships. You would be working with children between the ages of 2-10.
Routine/Responsibilities
- Administration of medication and first aid procedures as per Policies and Procedures of Anew Centre for Healing;
- Supervision of children and youth both within a home setting and community setting;
- Assisting children with schooling, recreation, and structured programming as outlined by the support team;
- Ensure the home is maintained in a clean and tidy state and complete safety checks while on shift;
- Follow meal plans and prepare as required by following the Canadians Indigenous Food Guide and Menu Plan;
- Maintain structure, consistency, and effective follow-up on house rules, routines, and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required;
- Professional report writing and documentation of behavior, daily activities, medical, etc;
- Engaging children in a healthy lifestyle through physical activities, as well as indoor activities such as board games, puzzles, etc;
- Providing direction and guidance through role modelling, verbal redirection, physical redirection, and use of consequences as needed;
- Ensure all individual program development that is client specific is promoted, utilized, encouraged, and documented;
- Maintain a safe and secure environment within the centre by implementing structure, consistency, and predictability;
- Implement strategies (i.e. de-escalation techniques, life skills, life space teaching, etc.) and participate with the children/youth in planned daily activities;
- Develop positive therapeutic relationships with the children and youth through processes that include positive role modeling and mentoring;
- Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology) would be considered an asset.
- Current (6 months or newer) and Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
- Current (6 months or newer) Child Welfare (Intervention) Record Check.
- Standard First Aid and CPR training.
- Valid Drivers License and Clear Drivers Abstract (no distracted driving tickets)
- Effective communication skills and crisis management skills with the ability to problem solve independently.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations and children/youth needs.
- Must have effective time management skills.
- Must be flexible to attend mandatory training.
- Must have own reliable transportation with $2 million liability coverage.
ANEW Centre for Healing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous individuals, people with diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience related to our mission.
Resident Care Worker
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Title:
Resident Care Worker
Reports To:
Registered Nurse or Supervisor/Director of Nursing
Summary:
In accordance with the philosophy, procedures, and policies of The Mount Continuing Care Community, and under the direction of the Director of Nursing, resident care workers provide care services to ensure safe, effective care for the residents. Resident care workers assist nurses, facility staff and physicians in the basic care of residents. This position reports to the Registered Nurse, or Director of Nursing, and assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in our continuing care community.
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Accountability and Dependability
Self-Motivation
Prioritizes and Organizes
Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Communication
Energy and Stress
Decision making
Flexibility
Ethics and Integrity
Team Oriented
Job Duties:
- Provides for the dignity and safety of the residents and meets the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident using the Person Centered Care Philosophy.
- Answer call signals; assist with elimination needs; assist with resident hygiene, dress and groom residents; serve meal trays, assist in feeding of residents and assist residents with menu selection; weigh, lift, turn, and position residents; assist with ambulation and mobility; set up and provide leisure activities for patients, accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
- Administration of creams, ointments, salves. Documentation of treatments.
- Measuring and recording blood glucose levels.
- Take residents' blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output; observe or monitor resident status and document care on charts; report to Registered Nurse any changes in status.
- Collect specimens such as urine, feces or sputum; administer suppositories, and perform other procedures as directed.
- Transfer, lift, and reposition residents using correct techniques.
- Use Gentle Persuasive Approach to re-direct residents and manage responsive behaviors.
- Communicate and work effectively with all residents and family members as well as other team members and supervisors.
- Carry messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments.
- Make beds and maintain resident rooms.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- May perform tasks such as assisting with the set-up and maintenance of medical or other equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of devices and equipment
- Specialized care including catheter care, colostomy care, skin and wound care, monitoring of oxygen equipment.
- Perform basic first aid measures and emergency procedures including CPR and anti-choking manoeuver.
- May transport residents between facilities.
- Monitor, address, document and report symptoms and changes in residents' daily physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual functioning.
- Provide for the needs and wishes and necessary support of the resident and family in end of life care.
- Engage and interact with and provide support to family members and empower family members to assume the level and kind of care they are comfortable with.
- Participate in resident care conferences and assists with the revision of goals, priorities and nursing interventions.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task, adapt, re-arrange, and compromise to provide quality care in a timely manner.
- Recognize the value and importance of ongoing education and seeks educational opportunities.
- Understand the special ethical issues in the care of seniors.
- Act as an advocate for residents who cannot speak for themselves
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications :
- Education from university or college from a recognized RCW program. Equivalencies will be considered.
- Up to date CPR (within the past year).
- Criminal record check.
- On hire must provide or complete an RCW competencies profile and demonstrate core competencies and identify learning needs.
Working Conditions:
- Rotating shifts between 3 and 12 hours.
- Rotating shifts including days, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays.
- Neighborhoods will consist of 15-19 residents.
- Frequent interaction with residents, family members, and the public.
Additional Information:
- Ability to work as a team member and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work with residents who have mild, moderate, and severe dementia.
- Up to date vaccinations and tuberculosis testing required.
- Must have the physical ability to transfer, reposition, and lift residents as needed.
- Standing for an extended period of time. Must be able to bend, squat, sit, kneel, twist, reach, crouch, and turn.
- Experience in a long-term care environment is an asset.
Residential Care Worker/Care Aide
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Status: Casual
Salary Range: $27.92 to $29.60
Schedule: Various hours/days
Location: Nair Pl, Langley, BC
About Nair Place:
About Nair Place Nair Place is a 26-bed licensed mental health residential facility, located in Langley. Nair Place serves people living with mental illness and high-personal care needs. Job Summary Under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Resident Care Worker is responsible for providing residents with nursing assistant care and personal care and performs housekeeping duties in a residential setting.
Typical Job Duties
• Provide residents with nursing assistant care.
• Responsible for completing records on resident admission, transfer and discharge forms.
• Observe and monitor residents and their environments and report unsafe condition and behavioral, physical and cognitive changes to supervisor.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, washing dishes and laundry.
• Administering medications, implementing and following plans and directives in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Performs limited food preparation (i.e. heating prepared food and making salad and sandwiches) and restock supplies such as personal care supplies, first aid supplies and housekeeping supplies.
• Accompany clients on outings such as appointments and leisure activities
Job Qualifications * Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in an applied Human/Social Service field and two years in a residential care / mental health setting including community work experience.
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry letter
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- A Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Clearance required if hired
- BCDL Class 5
- Foodsafe
- WHIMIS
- TB Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- Immunization Records
Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of nursing assistant care procedures and policy
• Ability to operate related equipments
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others
• Effective time management, organizational skills and prioritization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe, recognize, report and follow up on changes in clients.
• Ability to proactively mitigate client and operational risk
• Positively contribute to team dynamics and continuity of care within a 24/7 operating model
Youth Care Worker (Float)
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Salary: $17.50 - $1/hour
Title: Youth Care Worker (Float)
Reports to: Staffing Managers, Shift Supervisors
Based at:
SCP Peerhomes & Youth Shelter
Employment:
Part Time
Pay Range:
17.50 - 21.00
Hours:
Weekend Am - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Weekend PM - 4:00 pm - 10:00pm
Description:
As a floating Youth Care Worker in SCP's transitional housing program your primary role is to provide trauma informed, strength based, relationship focused, and youth centred support to the residents of SCP's youth shelter (short term transitional housing) and peer homes (long term transitional housing) when regularly scheduled staff are not available. You will act as support in a front line capacity and will be responsible for youth engagement, crisis response, medication administration, youth supervision, youth advocacy, and community engagement. Before the end of your shift you are responsible for documenting all pertinent information and communicating pressing concerns.
Floating Youth Care Workers are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches in the completion of their duties and fulfillment of their role. You may be scheduled at any Transitional Housing location as the need arises or may bounce between locations in a given shift.
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
- Front line youth care experience preferred
- Preference will be given to applicants with
- Experience working with Indigenous populations
- Experience working with community resources
- Experience supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, experiencing current/previous exploitation, & managing substance use and/or mental health concerns.
Requirements (Skills & Competencies)
- Valid Drivers License with Driver's Abstract
- Criminal record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
- Cultural Humiliation Required
- Strong communication skills & precise documentation
- Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
- Well developed time management, organizational skills, & attention to detail
- Preference will be given to applicants with CPR/First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), Mental Health First Aid & Water Safety
Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)
Youth Advocacy & Support (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Youth engagement (NHA, trauma informed, strength based)
- Help with chores
- Support life skill development
- Meet the day to day needs of SCP youth
- Peer-home/shelter duties (grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, chores/cleanliness, update communication board, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, refilling bus passes, etc.)
- Transport/accompany to resident appointments as required
- Communicate with Case Plan Coordinator and team around ongoing youth issues
- Medication administration and documentation
- Assisting with programming
- Crisis response and de-escalation
- Mediate conflict between youth
Case Management (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Update Case Management documents, case notes, journals, com logs
- Incident and disclosure reports as required
- Risk Assessments and safety plans as required
Program Development & Administration (All locations)
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Review all pertinent information and communications (incident reports, communications logs, case notes, journals, announcements, emails etc.)
- Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve, and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.
Thank you.
PT Personal Care Worker
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About the Position
We are looking for a qualified PCW to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner.
The ideal candidate will be dependable and courteous with outstanding communication skills. You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the little things'.
As a Retirement Residence, The Berkeley is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week operation. This position is part time working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and some statutory holidays.
Responsibilities- Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing
- May prepare snacks and assist in feeding the resident, if required
- Assist residents to the Dining Room for meals or delivers a food tray to the residents' apartment
- Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds, or mopping floors.
- May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
- Provide companionship to residents
- Observe any changes in residents' condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
- Ensure residents' personal hygiene and other necessary household items are in stock
- Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
- Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
- Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
- Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics
- Experience in Personal Care work with older adults
- CCA certification and/or courses in Personal Care would be an asset
- First Aid and CPR certificates
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow
- Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment
- Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships
- Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
- Flexibility to work various shifts and locations, as required
Anticipated hours: 15-20 per week
Youth Care Worker (Weekend Evening)
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Title: Youth Care Worker (Weekend Evening)
Reports to: Shift Supervisors & Staffing Managers
Based at: Multiple Locations (SCP Shelter and Peer Homes)
Hours: 4pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review.
Start Date: Immediately
Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)
Youth Advocacy & Support (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Youth engagement (NHA, trauma informed, strength based)
- 1-on-1’s, help with chores, take youth shopping, teach life skills, meet the day to day needs of SCP youth
- Peer home/shelter duties, grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, chores/cleanliness, update communication board, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, refilling bus passes, etc.)
- Schedule and document resident appointments (health, justice, education, etc.)
- Transport/accompany to resident appointments as required
- Communicate with Case Plan Coordinator and team around ongoing youth issues
- Medication administration and handling
- Assisting with programming
- Crisis response and de-escalation
- Mediate conflict between youth
Case Management (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Assist with implementing youth case plans
- Assist with quarterly completion of case conferences, action plans, eco maps, & CAFAS
- Update Case Management documents, case notes, journals, com logs
- Incident and disclosure reports as required
- Communication with External Supports (MSS, Probation, Child & Youth, etc.)
Program Development & Administration (All locations)
- Attend staff meetings as may be scheduled
- Review all pertinent information and communications (incident reports, communications logs, case notes, journals, announcements, emails etc.)
- Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
- Establish rapport and liaise with representatives of MSS including social workers and management
What you get in return!
- Making a difference in the lives of the youth of our community
- Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
- A genuine & passionate work family
- Vacation pay
- Flexibility in Scheduling
- Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.
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Child and Youth Care Worker
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Salary: $18.75 - $2.79 per hour
As a leading Children and Family Services Agency, CarePros provides Trauma-Informed Personalized Community Care and Therapeutic Foster Care placements to children and youth with complex behavioural and support needs. We focus on cultural connection, family reunification, and helping at-risk youth transition into adulthood.
CarePros is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing companies and a champion of diversity:
- 2024 ASTech Award for Change Maker: Company
- 2024 Social Impact ScaleUp of the Year
- 2021-2024 The Globe and Mail Canadas Top Growing Companies
- 2022 New Innovators List - People Leader (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
- 2021 Canada's Safest Employer Awards
- 2020 Diversity Award of Distinction from Alberta Chambers of Commerce
We strive to promote a culture where our people care for the families we support, listen with compassion and humility, take accountability, champion diversity and collaboration, and drive positive change in our communities. Together as a team we aim to realize our mission of being a champion for the special needs of children and their families.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Child and Youth Care Workers in Edmonton, Alberta and area. In this role, you'll be pivotal in a group home setting, offering specialized care to children and youth with complex behavioral needs. What sets us apart? Our programs prioritize individualized care, creating a safe space for you to foster genuine connections with the youth under your wing. With guidance from a dedicated Program Supervisor, you'll embark on a rewarding journey of growth and impact at CarePros.
Schedule:
- Day (7:30am-10:30pm)6 shifts on, 3 shifts off rotation
- Evening (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm) 6 shifts on, 3 shifts off rotation
- Overnight, Awake (10:30pm-8am)
Your Day to Day:
- Establish a relationship to guide and support youth through mentorship, role modelling, and positive reinforcement
- Supervise children/youth at home and in the community
- Complete and maintain documentation of daily activities and observations
- Participate in the Care Team through the ongoing development of care plans and programs
- Perform routine general program responsibilities such as cleaning and organization
CarePros Offers You:
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Group RRSP matching after one year
- Career growth opportunities and professional development support
What You Bring:
- Direct experience working with youth with complex behavioural and mental health needs
- Knowledge of child and youth care mental wellness best practices
- Knowledge of effective home care processes and procedures
- Trauma Informed Care understanding and proven experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong technology and computer skills
- Completion of a Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work is an asset
- Suicide prevention training is an asset
- Mental Health First Aid is an asset
Mandatory Requirements:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License
- Alberta 10-year Driver's Abstract (10 years driving experience is not required)
- Alberta auto insurance with 2-million liability coverage
- Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C + AED (two day in person training completed)
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check obtained within the last 6 months
- Intervention Record Check obtained from Children Services within the last 6 months
- Your own reliable four door vehicle to transport clients in
We encourage you to apply for the Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check as soon as possible to avoid any processing delays.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a team that's committed to empowering young lives. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
We thank all applicants for applying; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Youth Care Worker - Weekend Supervisor
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Salary: $20 - $4
Title: Youth Care Worker (Weekend Supervisor)
Reports to: Director of Transitional Housing
Based at: Multiple Locations
Pay Range: 20 - 24 based on education and experience
Hours: 14 hours/week (1:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday). Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review
Supporting Contracts: Ministry of Social Services
Description:
SCPs Weekend Supervisor work closely with the staffing managers to oversee the weekend operations of SCPs youth shelter and peer homes. The role would provide direction and support to a diverse team of weekend staff who are responsible for youth engagement, medication administration, crisis response, crisis management, communication, documentation, and general property upkeep. As the Weekend Supervisor you will be expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches, policies, processes, and protocols in the development & support of SCPs weekend/evening team.
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
- Front line youth care experience preferred
- Preference will be given to applicants with training/experience in
- Developing, leading and supporting teams
- Coaching & Development
- Crisis management
- Preference will be given to applicants experience in working with
- Youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, generational Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD
- Indigenous populations, vulnerable populations
- Individuals experiencing current/previous exploitation
- Individuals managing substance use and/or mental health concerns
Requirements (Skills & Competencies)
- Valid Drivers License with Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
- Valid First Aid/CPR Training Certificate
- Cultural awareness required
- Demonstrated mastery of official SCP sanctioned approaches (NHA, Youth Centered Care, Harm Reduction, & Trauma Informed Care)
- Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, & communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, & accuracy
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, & meet deadlines
- Preference will be given to applicants with CPR/First-Aid, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), & Mental Health First Aid
What you get in return!
- Making a difference in the lives of the youth of our community
- Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
- A genuine & passionate work family
- Vacation pay
- Flexibility in Scheduling
- Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package
- Life
- Ad&d
- Dental
- Vision
- Extended health
- *Matching RRSP contributions
SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.
Thank you.
Youth Care Worker (Weekend evening)
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Salary: $17 - $9
Title: Youth Care Worker (Weekend evening)
Reports to: Staffing Managers & Director of Transitional Housing
Based at: Multiple Locations/ SCP Peer Homes
Pay Range: Starting at 17
Hours: 5pm to 11pm Saturday and Sunday,Flexibility in scheduling required, 3-month probation and review
Supporting Contracts: Ministry of Social Services
Start Date: Immediately
Description:
As a Youth Care Worker in SCP's transitional housing program your primary role is to provide trauma informed, strength based, relationship focused, and youth centred support to the residents of SCP's youth shelter (short term transitional housing) and peer homes (long term transitional housing). You will be responsible for youth engagement, crisis response, medication administration, executing case management plans, assisting with programming delivery, youth advocacy and community engagement for youth between the ages of 16 and 21. Youth Care Workers are expected to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches in the completion of their duties and fulfillment of their role.
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Secondary completion required (High school diploma or equivalent)
- Front line youth care experience preferred
- Preference will be given to applicants with
- Experience working with Indigenous populations
- Experience working with community resources
- Experience supporting youth with exceptionalities, gang involvement, intergenerational trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, experiencing current/previous exploitation, & managing substance use and/or mental health concerns.
Requirements (Skills & Competencies)
- Valid Drivers License with Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
- Cultural awareness required
- Strong communication skills & precise documentation
- Strongly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence
- Well developed time management, organizational skills, & attention to detail
- Preference will be given to applicants with CPR/First-Aid (B), Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention (DPVS), ASIST (Suicide Intervention), Mental Health First Aid & Water Safety
Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)
Youth Advocacy & Support (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Youth engagement (NHA, trauma informed, strength based)
- 1-on-1s, help with chores, take youth shopping, teach life skills, meet the day to day needs of SCP youth
- Peer home/shelter duties, grocery shopping, laundry, cooking, chores/cleanliness, update communication board, vehicle refuelling & cleaning, refilling bus passes, etc.)
- Schedule and document resident appointments (health, justice, education, etc.)
- Transport/accompany to resident appointments as required
- Communicate with Case Plan Coordinator and team around ongoing youth issues
- Medication administration and handling
- Assisting with programming
- Crisis response and de-escalation
- Mediate conflict between youth
Case Management (specific duties may be location dependent)
- Assist with implementing youth case plans
- Assist with quarterly completion of case conferences, action plans, eco maps, & CAFAS
- Update Case Management documents, case notes, journals, com logs
- Incident and disclosure reports as required
- Communication with External Supports (MSS, Probation, Child & Youth, etc.)
Program Development & Administration (All locations)
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Review all pertinent information and communications (incident reports, communications logs, case notes, journals, announcements, emails etc.)
- Maintain a working knowledge of current Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and emergency protocols
- Establish rapport and liaise with representatives of MSS including social workers and management
What you get in return!
- Making a difference in the lives of the youth of our community
- Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
- A genuine & passionate work family
- Vacation pay
- Flexibility in Scheduling
- Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package (life, ad&d, dental, vision care, extended health coverage {includes massage, chiropractor, etc, *matching RRSP contributions).
In the interest of giving all internal staff the opportunity to apply for open positions within the Agency, job postings will generally be offered internally first. SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.
Thank you.