Youth Connector – Stride

Résumé du poste

The Youth Connector builds relationships with youth to support their community connections through one-to-one time and recreational activities. They provide logistical and facilitative support, including school suspension assistance and cultural connection facilitation.

Détails du poste

Youth Connector Stride- Therapeutic Foster Caregiving Approx. 20 hours a week, flexible work schedule ENVIROS – Who We Are Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness. Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth. Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence. Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices. Why People Choose Enviros Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”. The Program – Stride Enviros is excited to be developing this newest model of care in the Child Intervention System. Stride is a therapeutic family based, culturally safe, short term out of home placement program intended to support youth with complex trauma-impacted care needs. This model is a wraparound service that incorporates a Therapeutic Caregiver, as the primary change agent, working within a Therapeutic Team, including cultural supports to provide individualized trauma informed supports. The Position – Youth Connector Working collaboratively with Caregivers, Team, and Circle members, the Youth Connector’s primary responsibility is to build relationships with youth and support their connection with the community. For most youth, this will include regular one-to-one time, especially early in placement. This role may have logistical functions (e.g., support during school suspension), recreational functions (e.g., activity finder, activity partner), and facilitative functions (e.g., supporting cultural connections, visit supervision). This position will require some weekend and evening work but the schedule is flexible. For Consideration Applicants Will Need to Demonstrate the Following Strong relationship development skills. Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills. Able to adapt to changing situations and be flexible. Strong communication and de-escalation skills. Education & Experience Currently enrolled or completion of diploma/degree in Human Services Field Experience working with Complex Youth/Children Experience working in the Children Services Sector Knowledge of experiential learning, strength-based practice, and trauma informed care Qualifications – Personality Traits Collaborative Team player Inspirational – encourages and supports others to be their best Creative – can think outside of the box. Creative solutions due to remoteness Humorous Calm demeanor Fun by nature Other Qualifications Valid Class 5 driver’s license A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months) Child Intervention Check (within one (1) year) Perks In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers: $19-$21/hr Flexible work schedule Comprehensive Training Program Work Wellness Program How to Apply: (please apply directly through link, copy and paste URL if needed) https://enviros.sagehcm.com/jobs/332/1/#162/apply Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person. Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete: Intervention Record Check (IRC) Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete. Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire. Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process. Apply Here Intervention Record Check (IRC) https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/

Ce que vous ferez

The Youth Connector builds relationships with youth to support their community connections through one-to-one time and recreational activities. They provide logistical and facilitative support, including school suspension assistance and cultural connection facilitation.

Exigences

Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have completed a diploma or degree in Human Services with experience working with complex youth in the children's services sector. Required certifications include a Class 5 driver's license, First Aid/CPR Level C, and clear police and child intervention checks.

Avantages

• Flexible work schedule • Comprehensive Training Program • Work Wellness Program

Compétences indiquées

• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Collaboration · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

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

• Relationship Development
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Communication
• De-escalation
• Trauma Informed Care
• Strength-based Practice
• Experiential Learning
• Crisis Intervention
• Cultural Support

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education