First Years Child Care jobs

Oak Hill Ranch is an accredited campus-based treatment facility with a designation in Intensive Treatment. With the support of Children and Family Services, family and other healthy support networks, we strive to create a therapeutic environment that assists in the young person’s growth and development. We offer services to youth between the ages of 9-16 years who present various behavioral and emotional challenges. Oak Hill Ranch is located ½ mile south of the town of Bon Accord (20 min. N of Edmonton).

Qualifications and Professional Experience REQUIRED:

· Only applicants with the following qualifications will be considered.

· 3-5 years of experience working with high-risk youth in out-of-home placements.

· Diploma or Degree: Registered Social Worker or Certified Child and Youth Care Worker with CYCAA.

· Valid class 5 driver’s license.

· Clean Police Security Clearance, Clean Intervention Record Check and a Clean Driver’s Abstract are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Schedule:

· This position is full-time permanent with a salary range of $63,000.00-$65,000.00 per year. Child and Youth Care Workers work on a rotational schedule of 3-day shifts (6:45am-3pm), 3-evening shifts (2:45pm-11pm) and 3 days off.

· This position is for Child and Youth Care workers with 3-5 years of experience and who are a Registered Social Worker or Certified Child and Youth Care Worker with CYCAA.

Key Responsibilities:

· Observes, assesses and documents significant behaviors in activity logs and reports.

· Creates and designs age appropriate, daily living activities as a forum for therapeutic and educational interventions.

· Teaches and assists young people in acquiring age-appropriate life skills

· Advocates and actively builds trust and rapport with young people (and family) through interactive play, activities, and personal interactions.

· Provides counselling opportunities for young people focusing upon their needs and problems.

· Intervenes in crisis situation with young people, utilizing non abusive restraint practices as necessary.

· Maintains a therapeutic approach to behavior management and explains behavioral expectations and consequences to young people.

Qualifications and Professional Experience AS AN ASSET:

· Experience & knowledge in First Nations culture is an asset for all positions.

· Standard 1st Aid (level C), ASIST Suicide Certificate(s) are an asset; however, courses are offered after commencement.

Thank you for your interest in Oak Hill Ranch. We only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

For additional information you can contact Amber Mansell, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at amansell@oakhillranch.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you have a class 5 driver's license? (Required)
• Can you provide a clear criminal record check (within the past 6 months)? (Required)
• Can you provide a clear child intervention check (within the past 6 months)? (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• direct care in out-of-home placements: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Social Worker Permit or Certified CYC with CYCAA (required)

Work Location: In person