Youth Care Worker

Offre d’emploi originale

Provide 24/7 support, education, and nurturing to youth in a residential group home environment. Perform household management tasks, including cleaning, meal preparation, and yard maintenance, while fostering a safe and therapeutic atmosphere.

Détails du poste

CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for a Lifetime. Are you a caring, compassionate person who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth? Do you have education or life experiences that can help a young family to realize their capacity and live their best lives? If so, Chimo is looking to fill two full-time Care Counsellor positions in our Group Care Home designed especially for youth. As a Care Counsellor in our program, you will be part of a close-knit team that provides support, education, and nurturing in a 24/7 caring, safe, home environment. Your work will help youth develop the skills they need to thrive. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Social Work, Youth Support, Trauma-Informed Care, Residential Group Care, Mental Health, Behavioural Support, Family Support, and Community Services. We are currently hiring two Full-Time Care Counsellors (Level 1 – Diploma or Level 2 – Degree). What We're Looking For: Warm, caring individuals who can form strong, supportive relationships with youth from diverse and often disadvantaged backgrounds and histories. We are looking for mentors to guide youth through challenges and help them feel safe and valued. Individuals with post-secondary education. We most often hire candidates with diplomas or degrees in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related Human Services fields. Individuals who work well in a team environment. We are looking for team members who are excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of youth while building a rewarding career in the Child and Youth Care field. Employees with strong workplace skills, including effective communication, good writing skills, punctuality, the ability to use workplace technology, and a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism. Individuals who are physically able to perform the duties of this role, including working shifts, working indoors and outdoors in all seasons, climbing stairs in the group home, completing household management tasks (e.g., cleaning, meal preparation, cooking, and grocery shopping), and performing yard work (e.g., mowing lawns, planting gardens, raking leaves, and shovelling snow). This is not a desk job. Individuals who understand the concepts that are important to us, including trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, Indigenous worldviews, child and youth development, child-parent attachment, and the therapeutic milieu of group care. Qualifications & Requirements Level 2: Degree in Human Services. Level 1: Diploma in Human Services, actively working toward a post-secondary degree, and/or relevant life or work experience that will provide value in the role. A clear and current Criminal Record Check (issued within the last six months). A clear and current Children's Services Intervention Record Check. If your degree was obtained from an international institution, you will be required to provide an ISQA Assessment (International Qualifications Assessment Service - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca) What We Offer: A great place to develop and grow your career with tons of valuable, hands-on experience in the critical field of Child and Youth Care. Chimo is a learning organization with a culture built around appreciation, fun, and service. Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training to ensure you feel supported and confident in your role. A collaborative, exciting, talented, and caring team environment where your contributions truly matter. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs Ability to physically interact with youth during recreation outings, etc. Benefits: Vacation & paid time off On-site parking Casual dress Extended health care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Dental care (after one year's service) Flexible schedule Life insurance Company events, including team-building activities Anticipated Start Date: positions available immediately. We're searching for the perfect candidate and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. If you're passionate, motivated, and ready for a new opportunity, send us your resume today.

Ce que vous ferez

Provide 24/7 support, education, and nurturing to youth in a residential group home environment. Perform household management tasks, including cleaning, meal preparation, and yard maintenance, while fostering a safe and therapeutic atmosphere.

Exigences

Requires a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related Human Services fields. Candidates must be physically capable of performing active duties and possess a clear Criminal Record Check and Children's Services Intervention Record Check.

Avantages

• Vacation • Paid time off • On-site parking • Casual dress • Extended health care • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Dental care • Flexible schedule • Life insurance • Company events

Compétences indiquées

• Travail d’équipe · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Child and youth care
• Trauma-informed care
• Mental health support
• Behavioural support
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Communication
• Writing skills
• Teamwork
• Household management
• Mentoring
• Professionalism
• Strength-based approaches
• Child-parent attachment
• Therapeutic milieu
• Indigenous worldviews
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Effective Communication
• Dental Care
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Management
• Social Work
• Cooking
• Family Support
• Human Services
• Mowing
• Punctuality
• Reviewing Applications
• Team Building
• Yard Work

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Youth Care Counselor
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other