Family and Youth Development Staff

Job Description: Provide Intervention services for children, youth, and families to develop skills, strategies, and tools, as well as natural, community, and cultural connections through a strength-based, trauma informed approach.

Responsibilities include:

· Deliver solution-focused, intensive support that focuses on skill development.

· Implement Individual Program Planning with SMART goals and strategies.

· Educate and support the development of life, parenting, and other skills.

· Observe, redirect, and support interactions.

· Assess participant skills, strengths, and needs.

· Connect participants to appropriate community resources.

· Transport children and families.

Requirements:

· Degree or Diploma in a human service field or a minimum of two years related experience in a human service field.

· Skilled in transferring skills, planning tasks, and goal setting.

· Proven ability to engage people and facilitate positive interactions.

· Strong interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills

· Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and support participants to alleviate crisis.

· Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9-5pm

Wage: $23.00 - $27.00 hourly, 35 hours per week

The BGC Wetaskiwin offers employees.

· An opportunity to serve the community in a meaningful way

· Extensive benefit plan

· Generous vacation and time off benefits that support work/life balance

This is a full -time position, that will remain open until the suitable candidate is hired.

If you feel you have the skills, background, and the desire to work in this rewarding and challenging environment please submit a resume and cover letter to:

BGC Wetaskiwin

Kathy Hodges, Director of Family Programs

5109 51 Street Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2A5

We would like to thank everyone for their interest, however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

This Program is funded by Government of Alberta Ministry of Children and Family Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person