FULL-TIME FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (BRIDGES PROGRAM) Edmonton and Parkland Area, AB Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential. Program/Position Overview: The Family Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of family support services to families in the Bridges Program at Unlimited Potential Community Services. Family Support Workers provide integral support to families working towards family reunification through their primary involvement with supported Family visits. Family Support visits are provided in the home and in the community to preserve the family as a unit, ensure child safety and support for the family’s well-being is given through empowerment, provide hands-on in the moment teaching, skill development, providing information on child development, and helping families develop an individual network of resources in their community. Family Support is immediate in nature and has a practical base. The Ideal Candidate will possess: Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs; Passion for working with children, youth and families; Understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities; Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other behavioural issues; Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth; Strong understanding of family systems, child development, and different cultural and community supports and services; Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills; Able to work well in a team environment with the ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner; Comfortable driving in rural and urban settings. Qualifications/Experience: Must have a diploma/degree in Social Work or Child Youth Care (if education is in Social Work, must be a registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Alberta College of Social Workers) and 2-5 years of combined experience working with families. Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s licence (minimum class 5), current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits) and a reliable vehicle with $2 million dollars insurance. Must be willing to work flexible hours that meet the needs of the children/families including evenings and weekends. Salary & Benefits: Salary range is $45,168.00 - $62,262.00 annually (salary commensurate with education and experience). 3-weeks’ vacation accrual to start with an additional week added after 2 years. We provide full-time employees with a 100% employer-paid health benefits package (which includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.) and a 100% employer-paid R.R.S.P. equaling 3% of annual salary. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees). Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found. Our values are integrity, respect, excellence, humility, and relationships. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at opportunities@upcs.org UP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted
CASUAL CHILD/YOUTH CARE WORKER Edmonton, Stony Plain, Wetaskiwin, and Ponoka, AB MpowR provides supports to organizations and individuals in the Human Services Sector. As a non-profit charitable organization, we pride ourselves on delivering our services with integrity and a high standard of quality. We provide third party administrative support, accounting, IT, human resources, including casual staffing, professional development, clinical services and property maintenance to empower organizations to run at peak efficiency. MpowR is under contract to provide all Casual Child/Youth Care Workers to Unlimited Potential Community Services’ Group Care program. Currently we are recruiting for Edmonton, Stony Plain Area, Wetaskiwin, and Ponoka, AB. Program overview: Child and Youth Support Services (CYSS) aim to provide support to our full-time Child/Youth Care Worker staff within a Group Care setting. At MpowR we support clients of Unlimited Potential Community services with ongoing group care treatment and educational programs to children and youth with emotional, behavioral and/or psychiatric difficulties (including FASD and mental health concerns). Position overview: This position ensures that the therapeutic and social environment is safe and secure so that individual’s service plans are developed, followed and meet the individual’s needs of the youth and their families. This position is a causal position where you are required to work at minimum of two shifts per month, but have the ability to work as many shifts as are available. The ideal candidate will possess: Passion for working with children, youth and families; Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other mental and behavioural issues; Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs; Understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities; Knowledge of Cree language or one of the other Indigenous languages in Treaty 6, 7 or 8 Traditional Territories and/or Metis Settlements will be a definite asset; Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth; Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills; Able to work well in a team environment with the ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem solving manner is required. Qualifications/Experience: A diploma/degree in Child Youth Care, Social Work (if education is in Social Work, must be registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers) education or related field not required but an asset. Previous experience working with children, youth and families would be a definite asset. Other requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check, both within the last six months. Valid AB driver’s licence and current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits). Must be willing to work shifts, sometimes alone and weekends. Pay rate: Range is $20.78 - $28.12/hr (commensurate with experience), plus 4% vacation pay. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees. Schedules are flexible and you can select shifts based on your availability. Our values are integrity, innovation, collaboration, empowerment, customer service, and accountability. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please clearly indicate which position you are applying for and submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at opportunities@mpowrsupports.org. MPOWR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
FULL-TIME FAMILY SPECIALIST (BRIDGES PROGRAM) Edmonton & Parkland Area, AB Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential. Program/Position Overview: The Family Specialist is responsible for the delivery, coordination, and case management of support services to families in the Bridges Program. The Family Specialist works in partnership with Children Services to support families with achieving family reunification and/or maintaining family preservation. Family Specialists provide support to families based on the joint casework model, shared practice frameworks, and the specific goals and needs of families. Family Specialists work in family’s homes and in the community. Family Specialists support families through empowerment, hands on in the moment teaching, skill development, providing information on child development, and facilitating and linking families with networks and resources in their community. Family Specialists also provide after-hours on-call services on a rotational basis. The Ideal Candidate will possess: Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs; Passion for working with children, youth and families; Understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities; Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other behavioural issues; Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth; Strong understanding of family systems, child development, and different cultural and community supports and services; Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills; Able to work well in a team environment with the ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner; Comfortable driving in rural and urban settings. Qualifications/Experience: Must have a diploma/degree in Social Work or Child/Youth Care (if education is in Social Work, must be a registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Alberta College of Social Workers) and 2-5 years of combined experience working with families. Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s licence (minimum class 5), current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits) and a reliable vehicle with $2 million dollars’ insurance. Must be willing to work flexible hours that meet the needs of the children/families including evenings and weekends. Salary & Benefits: $48,552.00 - $63,262.00 annually (salary commensurate with education and experience). 3-weeks’ vacation accrual to start with an additional week added after 2 years. We provide full-time employees with a 100% employer-paid health benefits package (which includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.) and a 100% employer-paid R.R.S.P. equaling 3% of annual salary. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees. Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found. Our values are integrity, respect, excellence, humility, and relationships. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at opportunities@upcs.org UP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
FULL-TIME CHILD/YOUTH CARE WORKER – Stony Plain, AB Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential. Program Overview: At UP we provide ongoing group care treatment services and educational programs to children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric difficulties (including FASD and mental health concerns). Our clients, who range from 6-17 years of age, live in a group home, therapeutic setting. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for working with these vulnerable children/youth, becoming their role model and teaching them life skills through various activities. Position Overview: This position ensures that the therapeutic and social environment is safe and secure so that individual service plans are developed, followed and meet the individual needs of the youth and their families. As a primary care provider, the position is relied on to continuously evaluate individual service plans, monitor and record behaviors, oversee and arrange for daily activities and provide input to the service team based on observations and direct interaction with the children/youth. The ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs; Passion for working with children, youth, and families; Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other mental and behavioural challenges; Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth; Demonstrated knowledge of safety and security measures; Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills; The ability to work well in a team environment and handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner. Qualifications/Experience: Must have a diploma/degree in Child Youth Care, Social Work (if education is in Social Work, must be registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers) education or related field. Previous experience working with children, youth and families would be a definite asset. Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s licence (minimum class 5) and current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits). Must be willing to work shifts, including weekends and evenings, and sometimes alone. Salary & Benefits: Salary Range with relevant education is $48,723.00 - $62,786.00 annually (salary commensurate with education and experience). 3-weeks’ vacation accrual to start with an additional week added after 2 years. We provide full-time employees with a 100% employer-paid health benefits package (which includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.) and a 100% employer-paid RRSP equaling 3% of gross salary. We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees. Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found. Our values are integrity, respect, excellence, humility, and relationships. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at opportunities@upcs.org. UP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Unlimited Potential Community Services empowers individuals and families to reach their full potential and enhance community well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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