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    • ExCel Discovery works with youth to provide them opportunities to manage addictions, mental health, and social issues.
    • Full Time (40 hours/week).
    • This role will require on call support on a rotating basis, and/or This role will require some evening and weekend work hours.
    • Minimum degree in nursing, social work or other related health/social services field is required.
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    • Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
    • Provides counseling for residents and families.
    • Maintains all required records, reports, statistics,…
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    • Ability to travel regularly throughout Member Nations and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
    • Job Type*: Permanent, Full-Time.
    • 3-5 years of work-related experience is required.
    • Able to work positively, effectively and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team.
    • Ability to travel regularly throughout Member Nations, work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
    • Collaborate with Member Nations to plan and deliver…
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    • Rochester, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
    • Maintain the philosophy that “every child will do well if they can.”.
    • Ability to work with non-voluntary families.
    • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
    • Engage families, help them to understand their situation, and…
    • Ability to travel, including overnight stays when required, of up to approximately 20% of the time.
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    • Ideal candidates will have a background in youth work, education, social work or mental health and an understanding of and appreciation for diversity.
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    • Applicants must own or rent their own home.
    • Applicants must own a reliable and insured vehicle and be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract.
    • Ability to travel regularly throughout Member Nations and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
    • Clear Child Intervention Record Check.
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Youth and Community Support Practitioner – ExCel 1.0 FTE - job post

Enviros
3.5 out of 5 stars
3115 12th Street NE
Full-time
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Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

3115 12th Street NE

Full job description

Youth and Community Support Worker

Full Time (40 hours/week)


ENVIROS – Who We Are:

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.

The Program – ExCel Discovery

The Enviros ExCel Discovery Program is a group living open-custody facility for males and females 12 – 19 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 persons successfully back into the community. The Youth and Community Support Worker will ensure the safety and wellbeing of the youth, and uphold the overall therapeutic milieu and cleanliness of the program. The support worker will assist with weekly appointments, organized outings, recreation and supporting youth transitions back into community. The support worker will participate in the intake process and be responsible for all Justice paperwork and case management pertaining to clients within the program.

Hours of Position: Rotates between 7:00am-3:00pm shifts and 3:00pm –11:00pm shifts from Tuesday to Saturday each week.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to youth through a trauma informed care perspective in a live-in group setting.
  • Collaboratively work with stakeholders.
  • Ensure all government, justice and daily paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Planning and participating in a variety of programming such as Life Skills and recreational activities.
  • Crisis intervention.
  • Adhere to safety protocols ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents.
  • Maintaining regular house expectations including meal preparation, cleaning, sanitizing.
  • Adhere to standard health and safety procedures.
  • Attend regular staff meetings.
  • 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.

Education and 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.
  • 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.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
  • Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months).
  • Child Intervention Check (within one (1) year).
How to Apply: (please apply directly through link, copy and paste URL if needed)

https://enviros.sagehcm.com/jobs/332/1/#164/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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