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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