Youth Care Worker Full-Time Nights (12Am-12Pm)

Job Description: The Youth Care Worker (YCW) is responsible for the direct care and supervision of the residents and provides for the youth’s emotional and physical needs through the provision of basic parenting duties, therapeutic interventions, and the provision of a safe, nurturing, structured environment. The YCW is directly responsible to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide supervision to residents and implement daily therapeutic activity plans and daily routines.

2. To participate with the team and resident in the establishment and implementation of individual treatment plans, behaviour management interventions, and the individual crisis management plans.

3. To be responsible for the budget provided to meet the daily needs of the residents and to provide receipts for approved expenditures on a monthly basis.

4. To dispense medications to residents according to a doctor’s instructions and in accordance to the agency medication policy.

5. To take residents for required medical, dental, optical, and other healthcare appointments as directed by the Program Manager and in accordance to the agency policy and procedures.

6. To facilitate resident contact with family and friends according to the youth’s treatment plan.

7. To operate according to the agency’s Code of Ethics.

8. To contribute to the development of the agency’s strategic plan and to participate in the program evaluation procedures and in setting goals and strategies for program improvements.

9. To provide positive role modelling to youth, to conduct themselves as a caring adult authority figure, and to make decisions in the best interest of the youth.

10. To learn and operate by the agency’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.

11. To ensure timely and accurate information on a daily basis concerning the needs and behaviours of residents and to follow the agency’s policy on reporting and documenting critical information.

Qualifications: The Youth Care Worker will have a combination of education and experience related to working with youth and will possess personal attributes that facilitate the development of trusting and caring relationships with youth. Knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions, and beliefs is an asset. Criminal Record Check, and valid class 5 driver’s license are required.

To be considered – please apply with a cover letter and resume. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.56-$30.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work 12 HR AWAKE OVERNIGHT shifts from 12am-12pm?

Experience:

• Human Services: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-09