Youth Worker I, Full-Time

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

Job summary

A community support service provider in Edmonton seeks a dedicated individual to assist youth in achieving personal goals and developing essential life skills. Responsibilities include supporting daily tasks, promoting emotional development, and ensuring basic needs are met. Ideal candidates have a background in Human Services, relevant experience, and possess necessary certifications and clearances. This role offers professional development, competitive wages, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in group homes or supported living.
• Current National Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Children’s Services Intervention Record Check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support youth with personal goals.
• Teach life skills and supervise activities.
• Ensure individuals' basic needs are met.

Skills

Support youth

Teach life skills

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Human Services

Tools

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

In Your Role You Will

• Assist and support youth with developing and achieving personal goals.
• Teach and encourage age-appropriate life skills such as : communication, emotional well being, problem solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, being a positive role model, etc.
• Supervise and participate in programming and activities that promote social / emotional / physical development to build competence and self-worth and achieve personal goals.
• Ensure individuals basic needs are met (personal care, life skills and social / occupational skills)
• Daily household tasks at the residence / program facility (May include cleaning, laundry or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
• Drive children / youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, community resources and support networks.
• Plan, support and / or deliver culturally appropriate programs, services, workshops, and outings; encouraging youth to learn and participate in their culture.
• Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies and procedures.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Certificate in the Human Services field or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years experience in group homes and / or supported independent living
• Current and valid National Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check presented prior to confirmation of employment
• Children’s Services Intervention Record Check presented prior to confirmation of employment
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Current Suicide Intervention, Self-Harm Intervention, Trauma Informed Care and Medication Administration training
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
• Indigenous Awareness and Cultural Diversity training
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Current Alberta Driver's Abstract
• Personal vehicle insurance (2 million in third party liability)
• Must be able to deal with any crisis situations, to ensure safety for youth in the program.
• Able to work and follow Spirit of Our Youth Homes Inc. policies and procedures and adhere to Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Accreditation Council of Human Services
• Ability to lift 50lbs

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

In 2013, Spirit of our Youth became part of Taproot Community Support Services, the largest privately-owned national social services company in Canada. While operating autonomously, Spirit has full access to the extensive Taproot Community Support Services resources. Each day 600 dedicated Taproot employees provide a wide range of proven and innovative services to more than 1300 people in three provinces. Taproot serves many First Nation and Métis communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, emphasizing cultural diversity and respect.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1984 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five shared values : we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Spirit of Our Youth was started in 2000 out of a passion for helping Indigenous youth. From one home in Central Edmonton we have grown to operate five Group Homes as well as a Drive and Supervised Visits program.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
• Work / life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Fair and competitive wages
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program
• A values-driven workplace — as a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good

For more information on Spirit of Our Youth and Taproot Community Support Services or to apply for this position, visit our website at www.spirityouth.ca.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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