Description
POSTING # 24-11-27
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, OVERNIGHTS (Mon – Fri, 12 am – 8 am)
Background:
The successful candidate will be responsible to facilitate and support at risk females and transgender youth 13-17 years of age. The site is a six-bed facility that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offer a range of assessment and support services. It is anticipated that all six beds would run at a high rate of occupancy within short term and long- term residency. The facility will be a safe and nurturing environment where young women will have the opportunity to experience a strong sense of caring, support and encouragement while building capacity to achieve their dreams.
Qualifications:
- Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
- Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Residential Care experience would be an asset.
- Supporting Caseload and Healing Plans implementing with the young women.
- Provides support/supervision to the residents.
- Program development and facilitation skills.
- Incumbent must be aware of the impact and effects of sexual exploitation/abuse on the lives of the young women and be able to establish relationships with resident’s build on trust and genuine caring.
- Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to vehicle would be an asset.
- All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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