
Description
POSTING # 24-10-11
POSITION TYPE WEEKENDS (Sat - Sun, 8pm - 8am)
Background:
The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and supporting 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 various assessments and support services. All six beds are anticipated to run at a high occupancy rate within short-term and long-term residency. The facility will be a safe and nurturing environment where young women can 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 implemented with the young women.
- Provide support/supervision to the residents.
- Program development and facilitation skills.
- The 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 residents built on trust and genuine caring.
- Must work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Knowledge of 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 a 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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