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Child And Youth Worker
Posted on Nov 06
Vantage Community Serv...
Red Deer, AB
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service Child welfare
Work Location Information Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety
Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Target Audience Adolescents
Work Setting Group home
Additional Skills
Administrative and office activities; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation
Specific Skills
Implement life skills workshops; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety; Implement substance abuse treatment programs; Implement behaviour management programs; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Experience Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education College/CEGEP
Languages English
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