Youth and Family Support Worker – Passages

Enviros; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Calgary is seeking a Youth Support Worker to provide supervision and support for young individuals in their program. The ideal candidate will implement treatment plans, participate in recreational activities, and assist with daily chores. Qualifications include post-secondary education in Human Services, relevant experience, and certifications in CPR and First Aid. Strong advocacy skills and a willingness to work varied shifts are essential. A valid driver’s license and background checks are also required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the Human Services or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to young people.
• Implement treatment plans and key worker responsibilities.
• Assist with daily household chores and routines.

Skills

Experience in child and youth care

Recreation program participation

Basic office applications

CPR and First Aid certified

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Services

Job description

The Position

Youth Support Worker

The Youth Support Worker provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. Candidates will be expected to assume key worker responsibilities and advocate for the youth. This position will involve working weekends, days or evening shifts and the ideal candidate will have interest in and training in recreation and outdoor recreation activities and a willingness to participate in recreation programs. All workers are expected to assist with daily household chores and routines and may be asked to take the lead in certain areas of responsibility. Youth Support Workers must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications.

Qualifications/Experience

• Post‑secondary education in the Human Services or related field
• 1‑2 years of child and youth care, social work or human services experience is considered an asset
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Knowledge of Experiential learning, strength‑based practice and trauma informed care
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license ()
• A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months)
• Child Intervention Check (within one (1) year)
• Current Suicide Intervention (ASSIST) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training would be an asset and must be completed within 6 months of employment

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