Youth Worker

Boyle Street Community Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to provide essential support to children and youth in a group living environment. This role emphasizes fostering a nurturing atmosphere while implementing trauma-informed practices to help young individuals develop emotional and physical regulation skills. The successful candidates will engage in meaningful interactions, ensuring the safety and well-being of the youth, while collaborating with a team that values diversity and inclusivity. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and are ready to support the next generation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to Lumino Health

Employee activities and events

Training initiatives and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services or extensive experience in group home settings.
• Minimum 1-year direct experience with children or youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and support for children and youth ages 2-17.
• Utilize TCI strategies to manage behavior escalations.
• Maintain a supportive atmosphere and ensure safety.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Degree/Diploma in Human Services

First Aid Certification

Tools

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)

CARE Model

Job description

Hours

Additionally, we are seeking Full Time Youth Workers who have open availability to work days/evenings/weekends/awake or sleep overnights (up to 40 hours weekly). Site and schedule TBD with the successful applicant(s).

Casual/Relief Youth Worker vacancies are also available.

REPORTS TO: Program Manager & site Team Leader.

“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.”

“Our Group Living Program provides stability, consistency, predictability and non-aversive trauma informed environment that supports children and youth with acquiring and developing emotional and physical regulation skills that will support them in their transition to permanent placement. Through collaborations with Children’s Services, Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) agencies and their social service agency partnerships, we work towards the physical wellbeing, relationship development and preservation of the cultural as well as ethnic diversity of the young people we serve.”

“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force.”

One of the primary interventions and supports throughout all aspects of GLP placement is a deliberate undertaking and emphasis on developing safe, congruent, and trusting relationships between GLP residents and staff. The TCI and CARE models both emphasize the developmental relationship as one of the trauma informed cornerstones of effectively working with children and youth.

Position Responsibilities

1. Maintain a supportive comfortable atmosphere, encourage children and youth in their individuality, while complying with the policies and procedures.
2. Attend and participate in shift exchange/security and safety checks.
3. Provide individualized care and support for children and youth ages 2-17.
4. Transport and provide support for children and youth to attend their day programs, appointments, and recreational activities.
5. Supervise children and youth in daily routines, in accordance with assigned shift.
6. Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies and CARE model interventions to diffuse potential behavior escalations.
7. As required, work and provide staffing support at any GLP site.
8. Evaluate resident’s behavior through daily contact and monthly goal progress notes.
9. Ensure log books, reports and documentation is completed timely.
10. Attend staff meetings and any other meetings or training programs as directed by Management.
11. Follow all Agency’s policies, and procedures, code of conduct, shift expectations, and job descriptions.
12. Communicate with Management any concerns impacting a child or youth’s safety and well-being.
13. Administer medications to residents as required.
14. Maintain a healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties as required.
15. Maintain an inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

1. Related Degree/Diploma in the Human Services field (CYC, ECD, Social Work...) OR extensive and relevant experience working in a group home setting with children and youth.
2. Minimum 1-year direct experience working in a group home with children or youth.
3. Current certificates for TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), CARE, Suicide Intervention/Self Harm and Medication Administration would be considered an asset.
4. Knowledge of standard policies and practices related to group care and the ability to effectively implement daily operations as per shift requirements.
5. Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months.
6. Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course required.
7. Class 5 Alberta Driver License (minimum 3 years driving experience).

Why Work for Boyle Street

1. All work done positively impacts the community and its members!
2. Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support.
3. Employee activities and events throughout the year.
4. Various training initiatives, and development opportunities.

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.