Youth Worker I, Casual/Relief (Edmonton)

Youth Worker I, Casual/Relief (Edmonton)

25 Sep
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Boylestreet
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Edmonton

25 Sep

Boylestreet

Edmonton

Youth Worker I, Full Time and Casual/ReliefFull Time - Permanent Front Line Edmonton, AB, CASalary Range: $23.21 To $24.27 HourlyHOURS:Casual/Relief:Our sites operate 24/7. We are also hiring casual/relief staff to provide coverage for evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts as needed.REPORTS TO:GLP Team Leaders and Program Managers"At the heart of our work, we listen, care and empower our clients in order to assist them to find solutions to their challenges"" Our Group Living Program provides stability, consistency, and predictability to support children and youth from ages 2-17 in the pursuit of relationship building and permanency. Through collaborations with Children's Services, Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) agencies and their social service agency partnerships, we work towards the physical wellbeing, relationship development and preservation of the cultural as well as ethnic diversity of the young people we serve."Position ResponsibilitiesMaintain a supportive comfortable atmosphere, encourage children and youth in their individuality, while complying with the policies and procedures.Attend and participate in shift exchange/ security and safety checksProvide individualized care and support for children and youth ages 2-17.Transport and provide support for children and youth to attend their day programs, appointments, and recreational activitiesSupervise children and youth in daily routines, in accordance with assigned shiftUtilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to diffuse potential behavior escalationsAs required,



work and provide staffing support at any GLP site.Evaluate resident's behavior through daily contact and monthly goal progress notesEnsure log books, reports and documentation is completed timelyAttend staff meetings and any other meetings or training programs as directed by Management.Follow all Agency's policies, and procedures, code of conduct, shift expectations, and job descriptionsCommunicate with Management any concerns impacting a child or youth's safety and well-being.Administer medications to residents as required.Maintain a healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties as requiredMaintain an inventory of suppliesBSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.QualificationsPost Secondary Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study( child and youth care,



social work...)Minimum 1-year direct experience working in a group home with children or youthKnowledge of standard policies and practices related to group care and the ability to effectively implement daily operations as per shift requirements.Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six monthsValid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future courseWhy Work for Boyle?All work done positively impacts the community and its members!Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness supportEmployee activities and events throughout the yearVarious training initiatives, and development opportunitiesBoyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our community members.Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a skilled home with us.Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis, & Inuit peoples as well as New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.

📌 Youth Worker I, Casual/Relief (Edmonton)
🏢 Boylestreet
📍 Edmonton

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