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The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association has an opportunity available for an individual interested in working with a youth in North Battleford.
This position requires someone with experience in working with aggressive and violent behaviors. Applicants must have the ability to work under pressure and be solution focused.
The Saskatchewan Foster Families offers a competitive wages and rewarding position working in the youth care field.
The Hourly wage for this position is $19.44 per hour.
Conditions for employment:
Must be available for immediate hire
Provide a current criminal record background check
Provide a child abuse registry check
Must possess a valid class 5 and provide a current drivers abstract.
Must be available for evening and weekend work
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in the fields of Youth Care Work, Recreational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Kinesiology, and/or Health Studies would be an asset.
Demonstrated experience working with individuals with behavioral, emotional, physical, and mental challenges would be an asset
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
Type of Community or Social Service
- Child welfare
Specific Skills
- Resolve conflict situations
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
Work Setting
- Private home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Male