High-Risk Youth Worker

The Good Life Reunification Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Calgary is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to support and supervise high-risk youth aged 18-24. Responsibilities include providing in-home assistance, developing intervention strategies, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the youth. Candidates should have experience in human services, strong communication skills, and a relevant educational background. The role requires shift work and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in human services.
• Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth and maintain a safe environment.
• Administer medication and first aid.
• Transport youth to programs and appointments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Conflict Resolution

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Child & Youth Care

Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Good Life Reunification Homes is currently seeking experienced Youth Workers who will be the primary caregiver for the aging out group 18-24 years old. Under the general direction of the Supervisor / Manager, the high-risk youth worker will provide support for the youth with in-home assistance, participate in the development of in-home intervention strategies, and be responsible for supervising the safety and well-being of the aging out youth in the home, while on shift.

General Accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the youth and assisting them with their educational needs such as homework, day programming when person(s) served is not in school, and parent-teacher interviews.
• Supervise the youth to maintain a safe and secure environment by following the Policy Manual. These guidelines will eliminate the youth leaving without permission.
• Administer medication and first aid according to prescribed procedures.
• Encourage healthy living skills by attending to the maintenance of the home, while teaching and modelling household living skills.
• Work towards early intervention and preventive measures, assessing ongoing risk for youth, and developing safety plans accordingly.
• Work closely with child and family services team members and others to provide services for the youth involved with The Good Life Reunification Home Program as identified in service plans.
• Able to resolve conflict situations using preventive and de-escalation measures.
• Interact and engage with the persons served by supporting their emotional, physical, and social development.
• Ensure that Daily Reports are completed for the persons served.
• Ensure Daily Vehicle Inspections are completed and maintain record-keeping for daily fuel logs.
• Transport youth to programs (when not in school), medical appointments, social outings, and weekly grocery shopping.
• Assist and transport youth to school until bus transportation is arranged.

Education Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a human services field. A Certificate or Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Family Support, Community Work, Social Work, or a relevant combination of education, training, and experience (dependent on references).
• Current Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Intervention check.
• Knowledge of Addiction, Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), FASD training preferred.
• Experience with Child and Family Services legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract for at least 3 years.
• Standard First Aid Certification.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and team-building skills.
• Ability to identify indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with Indigenous families and communities is an asset.

Note: Willingness to work shift work if needed.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Sunday
• Evening shifts and weekend availability
• On-call responsibilities

Please Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.