FT Transition Coordinator - Youth in Transition Program

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation 15 days/year

Sick leave 10 days/year

Health benefits after probation

Dental coverage after 1 year

Health Spending Account

EFAP access

Professional development

Staff events and appreciation

Job summary

CHIMO Youth Retreat Centre in Canada is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support young adults referred to you. You will build trusting relationships, help them advance toward their goals step by step, and connect them with community supports and our group programming where it fits.

This role offers days, evenings and weekends and includes training before you start, with a focus on empowering youth to reach their greatest potential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 1 year supporting youth or young adults with complex needs.
• Patience, organization, and the ability to stay calm when things get hard.
• Lived experience of care or transition to adulthood is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build a working relationship quickly with each young adult referred to you.
• Help them make real progress on their goals, step by practical step.
• Connect them with community supports and group programming where it fits.
• Support group programming sessions when your caseload allows.

Skills

Child and Youth Care

Experience with youth

Calm under pressure

Patience and organization

Education

Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work

Job description

CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for A Lifetime.

Days, evenings and weekends

Sometimes a young adult just needs someone alongside them for a while. Could that be you?

What you'll do

• Build a working relationship quickly with each young adult referred to you


• Help them make real progress on their goals, step by practical step


• Connect them with community supports, and with our group programming where it fits, so the progress lasts


• Support group programming sessions when your caseload allows

What you bring

• A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related human services field


• At least a year supporting youth or young adults with complex needs


• Patience, organization, and the ability to stay calm when things get hard


• Lived experience of care or of the transition to adulthood? That's an asset here.

Good to know:

You'll need a clear Intervention Record and Police Information (Vulnerable Sector) checks. We provide the training you'll need before you start working with young adults.

This role involves driving, so you'll need

• to be at least 22 years of age.


• A valid Class 5 driver's license


• to provide proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years driving and insurance history).


• to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and business use coverage with no at-fault accident claims in the past 3 years.


• to be eligibility for fleet insurance approval (driver's abstract must not have more than 2 convictions).

We believe in supporting the people who make a difference every day. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Membership on a supportive team of skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to helping children, youth, and families reach their greatest potential.


• Paid vacationstartingattwelve (15) days per year.


• Paidsickand wellness leave equivalent to eight(10) days per year.


• Comprehensive health benefits following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.


• Dental coverage after one (1) year of employment.


• A Health Spending Account (HSA) to help cover eligible health-related expenses after the probationary period.


• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential counselling and wellness resources for employees and their immediate families.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, training, and career growth.


• Invitations to agency events,training and development,staff appreciation activities, celebrations.


• A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where your leadership and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

Job opening remains until suitable applicant is found.