| Date Posted: | Jan 13, 2025 | |
| Closing Date: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Location: | Medicine Hat & area | |
| Status: | Full-Time | |
| Number of Positions: | 2 |
Description
This permanent full-time position, in Medicine Hat, AB, works with a team of professionals to support children and youth in a newly created community group home. Your primary responsibility is to provide awake and proactive overnight supervision for youth in the group home. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach, you will develop safe, stable relationships and teach skills that increase self-efficacy, with the goal of children and youth living and thriving in their families and communities.
Qualifications
A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is an asset; a combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience working in Community Group Care or other “in-care” programs (preferred)
Experience providing trauma-informed, family-sensitive and culturally responsive care
Willing to work an unstructured work week, including evenings, overnights, mornings, weekends and holidays
A valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable vehicle for work purposes, adequate and current insurance and willing to provide a Driver’s Abstract upon hire.
A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and an Intervention Record Check must be completed prior to commencement.
Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages
Detail oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities at the same time
Eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model
Compassionate individual with a positive, empathetic and relational approach
Responsibilities
Implementing and documenting hourly room checks
Investigating any unusual night time activity in the house and contacting on-call or supervisory staff as needed to assist with any emergencies
Managing crises
Supporting children and youth with strategies to enhance their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and to increase their sense of belonging
Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required
Transporting youth to and from school, appointments or visits
Pay Rate
$21.65 per hour
Term Of Appointment
Permanent
Hours Per Week
40