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Youth and Community Support Worker - ExCel - job post

Enviros
3.5 out of 5 stars
Calgary, AB T2E 7J2
Full-time
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Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Calgary, AB T2E 7J2

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Wellness program

Full job description

Youth and Community Support Worker – Permanent

0.8FTE, Friday – Monday 7-3 or 3-11

The Program – ExCel Discovery

The Enviros ExCel Discovery Program is a group living open-custody facility for males and females 12 – 20 years old youth serving an Open Custody Sentence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, while collaboratively working with the Young Offender Centers. ExCel Discovery works with youth to provide them opportunities to manage addictions, mental health and social issues.
The goal of ExCel Discovery staff is to promote a healthy re-integration into community by fostering life skills, attending education, and promoting healthy relationships.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be part of a team that operates the program from an experiential, strength based perspective. ExCel Discovery is a live-in group home that works to reintegrate young person successfully back into the community. The support worker will support the safety and wellbeing of the youth while assisting with weekly appointments, organized outings, and supporting youth transitions back into community. The support worker is responsible for planning and implementing recreation outings with the youth. The support worker will participate in the intake process and be responsible for all Justice paper work pertaining to clients within the program.


Responsibilities

1.
Provide support to residents through a trauma informed care perspective in a live-in group setting

2.
Participate in the intake process to ensure appropriate fit for program participants

3.
Collaboratively work with stakeholders

4.
Ensure all government, justice and daily paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner

5.
Crisis intervention

6.
Adhere to safety protocols ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents

7.
Conducting weekly scheduled recreation programming with youths input

8.
Facilitate transition to community activities for reintegration

9.
Maintaining regular house expectations including; cooking, cleaning, while educating clients on household duties

10.
Adhere to standard health and safety procedures

11.
Attend regular staff meetings

12.
Other duties as required

Competencies

    Strong child and youth care skills

      Detail oriented

        Collaborative team player that is creative with strong organizational skills

          Encouraging and supportive

            Able to adapt to changing situations

              De-escalation skills

                Open Communication

                  Strong passion for providing recreation activities for youth

                  Education & Experience

                    Post-secondary education in Criminal Justice or Human Services related field

                      1-2 years of youth justice, child and youth care, social work or human services experience is considered an asset

                        New graduates will be considered

                          CPR and first aid certification

                            Knowledge of experiential learning, strength-based practice and trauma informed care

                              Wilderness Training is considered an asset

                              Other Qualifications

                                Valid Class 5 driver’s license ( Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)

                                  A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence

                                    Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check ( within six (6) months)

                                      Child Intervention Check ( within one (1) year)

                                      Perks

                                      In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:

                                        Competitive Salary

                                          Benefits Program

                                            Comprehensive Training Program

                                              Work Wellness Program

                                              How to Apply

                                              Click here:

                                              https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#139/apply

                                              Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

                                              Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

                                              Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements
                                              As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:
                                              • Intervention Record Check (IRC)
                                              • Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
                                              Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
                                              Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
                                              Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
                                              Apply here:
                                              • Intervention Record Check (IRC)
                                                https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc
                                              • Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
                                                https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/
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