New Job Youth Worker In Alberta

youth worker
youth worker

youth worker

Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Alberta

Full Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
  • Work site environment

  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  • Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Various locations
  • Children's services facility
  • Private residence
  • Tasks

  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Community disability studies Certificate
  • Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
  • Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
  • Mandt System training
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player
  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer