Government of Yukon - Health & Social Services - Transitional Support Services Homes

Full/Part Time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

As Per Rotation

Travel

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. This posting will be used to fill auxiliary on call positions working 80 bi-weekly.

This posting will also be used forAnticipatory full-time term positions.

Transitional Support Services provides trauma-informed and relationship-based care to children and youth through therapeutic group homes and outreach services. The young people we work with have often experienced trauma and loss and may present with a wide range of adaptive behaviours.

We are looking forTransitional Support Workerswho are dedicated to creating protected and supportive environments for our children and youth, and who are committed to working from an empathetic and strengths-based approach. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team,



yourachievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Post-secondary education or training in the areas of child and youth care, counselling, psychology, sociology, social work or other related fields;

Recent experience working with and supporting vulnerable children and youth who may present challenging adaptive behaviours and/or children and youth with complex care needs such as developmental disabilities;

Recent experience working toward individualized goals with children and youth through recreational, vocational, life skills, daily living or educational programs in a collaborative and team-based context.

Candidates who have education, training and /or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications may be equally considered.

Ability to provide care and support to individuals in a home like or 24/7 living environment;

Demonstrates continuous personal and professional learning and development;

Solid commitment to professional ethical practice.

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

RCMP security clearance working with vulnerable sector; Valid Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent; CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute Training), and Risking Connection Training

shift work entailing days and nights and weekends, with vulnerable child and youth clients of various ages and genders. Physical activity within a home-like environment required.

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