Full-Time
Child And Youth Worker
Posted on Jun 02
Alta Care Resources
Edmonton, AB
Type of Community or Social Service
Child welfare; Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Work Location Information Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety
Child welfare check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Target Audience Adolescents; Children
Work Setting Group home
Additional Skills Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills
Implement life skills workshops; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience
Languages English
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