Youth Worker II, Full-Time (4 positions)

WJS Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Worker to provide home-based support for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have experience in child and youth work, particularly with Indigenous communities, and a relevant post-secondary education. Responsibilities include teaching life skills, driving youth to appointments, and ensuring their basic needs are met. Benefits include competitive wages, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Competitive wages and salaries

Paid vacation and benefits

Matching RRSP plan

Professional development and training

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Long Service Rewards

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Child and Youth Work in a group home or community setting.
• First Aid / CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based supports for children and youth.
• Teach age-appropriate life skills.
• Drive children/youth to appointments and activities.

Skills

Crisis Management

Communication

Emotional Competence

Cultural Awareness

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work

Degree in Child and Youth Work

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Description

• Provide healthy, positive home-based supports for children and youth.
• Build supportive and professional relationships with youth.
• Teach age-appropriate life skills such as communication, emotional well-being, problem-solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, etc.
• Assist youth in developing and achieving personal goals, encouraging their interests in music, sports, art, reading, etc.
• Ensure basic needs are met.
• Perform daily household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, or assisting youth with these tasks.
• Drive children/youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, and community resources.
• Encourage youth to build self-worth, emotional competence, physical development, and cultural participation.

A detailed list of key responsibilities is available at the time of interview.

Applicants must provide a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter prior to employment, as required by province and sector, communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Child and Youth Work, in a group home or community setting.
• Experience supporting or teaching Indigenous children/youth is an asset.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, human services, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, etc.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract and 3 years of driving history.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Training in Suicide Intervention, Self-Harm Awareness, Crisis Intervention, and Medication Administration.
• Indigenous Awareness and Cultural Diversity training, with an understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and traditions.
• Adherence to Spirit of Our Youth Homes Inc. policies and the Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Accreditation Council Standards for Child and Youth Group Living.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About Taproot Community Support Services

Spirit of Our Youth, founded in 2000 to support Indigenous youth, operates four Group Care Homes and a Drive and Supervised Visits program.

In 2013, it became part of Taproot Community Support Services, Canada's largest privately-owned national social services organization, operating autonomously with access to extensive resources.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Matching RRSP plan within Alberta
• Professional development and training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Rewards
• Employee referral bonus program

For more information or to apply, visit www.spirityouth.ca.

We welcome candidates with diverse experiences who can bring value to this role. Please apply if interested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries.

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