Child and Youth Care Worker

The Opportunity

CarePros is hiring for our Edmonton, Alberta location. This role is most commonly in a group home setting providing care to children and youth with complex behavioural needs. At CarePros, our programs are unlike what you would expect in a traditional group home setting. Our programs are structured around the individual child/youth that you will be caring for, with a 2-1 (staff to youth ratio). This provides a safe environment where you can develop a meaningful relationship with the youth you are responsible for caring for. You will report directly to the Program Supervisor of your assigned program, who will be your key source of training, guidance, and support through your journey at CarePros.

Our Mission

We guide children and youth to achieve personal success by nurturing their physical, social, cultural, and emotional well-being. Apply at CarePros if

• You're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.
• You have experience working with complex behavioural challenges and are comfortable in a group home setting.
• You want to be a part of a fast-growing, award-winning organization with many opportunities for growth and career progression.

Full-Time Rotations

• Day (7:30am - 3:30pm)
• Evening (3:00pm - 11:00pm)
• Overnight Awake (10:30pm - 8:00am)
  

Part-Time Rotations

• 9am-9pm (12 hours)
• 7am-3pm
• 3pm-11am

Temporary Casual Rotations

• First come first serve

What You'll Do

• Establish a relationship to guide and support youth through mentorship, role modelling, and positive reinforcement
• Supervise children/youth at home and in the community
• Complete and maintain documentation of daily activities and observations.
• Participate in the Care Team through the ongoing development of care plans and programs
• Perform routine general program responsibilities such as cleaning & organization

Who You Are

• 1 - 2 years minimum experience working with children and youth with complex behaviours is required
• Direct experience working with youth with complex behavioural and mental health needs
  
• Knowledge of child and youth care mental wellness practices
• Knowledge of processes and procedures for providing home care
• Trauma Informed Care practices
  

Requirements for the role

• Alberta Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Alberta 10-year driver's abstract (this does not mean you need 10 years driving, it is just the abstract document)
• Alberta auto insurance (with $2Million liability coverage)
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C certificate from a Canadian in person (two day training)
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 3 months
• Intervention Record Check (obtained in the last 3 months from Children Services)
• Reliable automobile
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Suicide Prevention (an asset, but not required)
• Mental Health First Aid (an asset, but not required)
• Completion of Degree/Diploma in Human Services field (an asset, but not required)

What we offer as a valued employee at CarePros, you'll receive the following:

• Competitive hourly rates based on years of experience, education, and qualifications
• Group RRSP matching with access to financial wellness tools and resources
• Comprehensive Benefits Program – including health, dental (100% coverage), vision, mental wellness counselling, and more
• A dynamic, collaborative, and diverse working environment where your voice is heard and you make a positive impact in the life of the clients you care for
• Performance-Based Pay Increases - at CarePros we reward high performance
• Comprehensive training and support
• Growth opportunities: develop your skills through ongoing paid training and the use of innovative technology

We thank everyone for applying, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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