YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER - Full Time Nights

Spirit of Our Youth Homes is a division of Taproot Community Support Services. Spirit of Our Youth Homes provides culturally based programming support and safe home-based accommodations to First Nations Metis or Inuit children and youth ages 3 through 18. Our trauma-informed services empower those we serve and help foster community connections with honesty compassion and respect.

Close to schools playgrounds and easy access to transportation our homes are part of the community and create a welcoming environment. We provide healthy routines a monthly clothing allowance recreational opportunities and transportation.

Traditional teachings can empower youth to make strong connections with family and community. Each youth has access to culturally knowledgeable staff who can provide individual support and connection to cultural opportunities including sweats weekly sharing circles smudging pipe ceremonies feasts dances traditional healing languages and access to community Elders and Cultural Helpers. During overnight hours (approx. 2300 to 0800) the Youth Worker working awake night shifts will support and supervise children & youth living at the home ensuring a consistent healthy and safe environment and immediate support in crisis situations. The Youth Worker will also perform household cleaning duties complete log notes/reports etc.

One (1) permanent full-time position with a schedule of 32hrs per week:

Sunday through Wednesday

Typical overnight shift may include:

2300 (overnight awake) ensure a consistent healthy and safe environment for children in care including regular bed checks. Assist with any night time supports as required.

From time youth wake - 0800- provide wake up calls to youth according to schedule assist/model a regular morning routine: prepare and serve/eat breakfast family-style with the kids assist younger kids with brushing teeth/hair dressing etc

0800 - day shift arrives ON SCHOOL DAYS - drive the school-aged children to school before finishing shift. Be a positive role model for the children & youth.

Assist with operation/maintenance of the residence/program facility (May include cleaning laundry dishwashing vacuuming or assisting the youth in care with the completion of these tasks etc.)

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

2 years experience Child and Youth Work in a group home &/or community setting

Experience supporting/teaching Indigenous children/youth is an asset

Certificate Diploma or Degree in Social Work Child and Youth Work other human services Education Sociology or Psychology Criminology etc.

MUST HAVE held a class 5 drivers for a minimum of 3 years and be able to provide a clear drivers abstract.

Must be able to handle crisis situations to ensure safety for youth in the program.

Suicide Intervention Self Harm Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training

Indigenous Awareness and cultural diversity training

An understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and traditions

Able to work and follow Spirit of Our Youth Homes Inc. policies and procedures and adhere to Alberta Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

In 2013 Spirit of our Youth became part of Taproot Community Support Services the largest privately-owned national social services company in Canada. While operating autonomously Spirit has full access to the extensive Taproot Community Support Services resources. Taproot serves many First Nation and Métis communities in British Columbia Alberta and Ontario emphasizing cultural diversity and respect.

Guided by these principles we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1600 children youth families and people with diverse abilities with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Spirit of Our Youth was started in 2000 out of a passion for helping Indigenous youth. From one home in Central Edmonton we have grown to operate five Group Homes as well as a Drive and Supervised Visits program. Learning and career development opportunities

Fair and competitive wages

Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

Professional development opportunities and job-related training

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Spirit of Our Youth and Taproot Community Support Services or to apply for this position visit our website at .

As an equal-opportunity employer we prioritize diversity equity and inclusion across all operations. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please.