Purpose:

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Bent Arrow) is a non-profit organization that provides unique programs and services to Edmonton’s urban Indigenous population. The organization was created in 1994 when Brad and Shauna Seneca identified the need for programming for Indigenous children and families based in traditional Indigenous values and teachings. This year we are celebrating our 30 anniversary, and we have grown as an agency where we have over 250 staff and 23 programs, but our mission remains to “build on the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth, and their families to enable them to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally so they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.”

The Role:

The Overnight Awake Relief Staff is responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and well-being of youth in the program throughout the night. This role includes conducting routine room checks, maintaining active and alert supervision, and completing accurate overnight documentation and incident reports. Staff must respond calmly and effectively to emotional or behavioral crises using trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. In the event a youth goes AWOL (Absent Without Leave), staff are required to follow protocol and contact CIIRT as necessary.

The Overnight Awake

Staff also completes light housekeeping duties and contributes to the overall smooth operation of the home during overnight hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Maintain a safe, supportive, and welcoming overnight environment for youth.
- Develop and maintain positive,



professional relationships with youth while providing trauma-informed care.
- Support healthy nighttime routines and promote a calm, structured environment.
- Conduct regular bedroom checks and monitor youth safety throughout the night.
- Administer prescribed medications according to established procedures and complete accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
- Report medication errors, refusals, or concerns according to agency procedures.
- Complete accurate daily logbook entries, overnight tracking sheets, Critical Incident Reports (CIRs), and other required documentation.
- Respond appropriately to behavioural concerns, emotional distress, and crisis situations using trauma-informed approaches, harm reduction, and de-escalation techniques.
- Follow individual safety plans and established crisis-response procedures.
- Follow AWOL procedures when youth are absent without authorization, including required notifications, crisis-line contact, documentation, and follow-up.
- Maintain regular communication and complete required check-ins with youth who are out in the community.
- Communicate important information, incidents, and concerns to incoming staff and supervisors.
- Work collaboratively with other staff, supervisors, and community service providers to support youth.




- Complete assigned overnight household responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining shared spaces.
- Assist youth with morning routines and prepare the home for the incoming shift.
- Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Follow Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society policies, procedures, and qualified standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Essential:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion). **Preference will be given to candidates with completed checks. · Apply with cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Qualifications:

Experience:

· 7 months to less than a year

Education:

· Completion of high school; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training.

· Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma

· Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma

· Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma

· Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

· Medication Administration Certificate

· Provide suicide and crisis intervention

Salary: $22.30/hour plus $1/hour overnight premium

Start Date: This position is to start immediately.

Location: In person.

Job Type: Relief

Posting End Date: Until suitable candidate is found.

How to Apply

You can send your cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].

Pay: From $22.30 per hour

Work Location: In person

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