Full Time Day Child And Youth Care Worker

The Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch is a long-term trauma informed treatment centre focused solely to help children who have been sexually abused, as well as their families. Our program is for girls and boys from 8-12 years old and adolescent girls from 13-16 years of age.

Summary of Position:Full Time DayChild and Youth Care Worker positions are responsible to help improve the physical, emotional and social development of vulnerable children and Youth at the Be Brave Ranch. You will provide supervision, consistent routines of Ranch wide activities along with therapeutic support through effective professional relationships that are engaging and transparent.

Schedule: Tuesdays-Saturdays 12:00pm-8:00pm/8:00am-4:00pm rotation.

Daily Routine/Responsibilities

• Administer medication and first aid procedures as per Policies and Procedures of Little Warriors.
• Ensure cabins are maintained in a clean and tidy state and overnight specific house cleaning expectations are completed.
• Maintain structure, consistency and effective follow-up on cabin rules, routines and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required.
• Ensure all individual program development that is client specific is promoted, utilized, encouraged and documented.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment within the Ranch by implementing structure, consistency and predictability.
• Implement strategies (i.e. de-escalation techniques, life skills, life space teaching) and participate with the children/youth in planned daily activities which include clinical programming and organized recreational and social activities.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with the children and Youth through processes which include positive role modeling and mentoring.
• Complete daily reports, and daily checklists. Required Experience and Qualifications

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology).
• Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
• Standard First Aid and AED/CPR training.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clear Drivers Abstract
• Effective communication skills and crisis management skills with the ability to problem solve independently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations and children/youth needs.
• Must have effective time management skills.
• This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. For more information on Little Warriors, visit our website at www.littlewarriors.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.15-$30.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Child and Youth Workers: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T2 (required)

Work Location: In person