Indigenous Awake Overnight

Indigenous Awake Overnight

Closer To Home Community Services Society Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us:

Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom.

Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Additional Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• RRSP Matching
• Company Events
• Training and Professional Development

About the Position:
With guidance from Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous Staff, this community group care program ( Matomai'tsitapisskoyis ) is designed specifically for Indigenous youth who choose this as an optimal placement for themselves. The Indigenous Awake Overnight will work with a team of professionals to support Indigenous children and youth in a culturally safe and immersive home. The Indigenous Awake Overnight Staff is responsible for safety in the program by staying awake and providing intensive monitoring, supervision, redirection, and requesting support immediately as required.

Please note that the Intervention Record Check (IRC) from Children and Family Services and Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (PIC) are one of the non-negotiable compliance requirements for all Closer to Home employees before an offer letter can be issued. We highly encourage all applicants to apply for the IRC and PIC before the interview as it can take up to 6 weeks to process.

Please apply for the IRC (free of cost) and the PIC with Vulnerable Sector Check ($75). Please refer to the Qualifications section for the rest of the requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring safety and providing for children and youth’s daily needs, while supporting the acquisition of relevant skills which will support them to live safely and thrive in the community.
• Implementing and documenting hourly room checks
• Investigating any unusual night time activity in the house and contacting on-call or supervisory staff as needed to assist with any emergencies
• Implementing skill development strategies, maintaining a structured setting
• Managing crises and escalated behaviours
• Documenting critical incident reports
• Focusing on interconnectedness, including family kinship, academics, recreation and community inclusion
• Supporting children and youth with strategies to enhance their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and to increase their sense of belonging
• Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required
• Supporting bedtime and early morning routines
• Participating in supervision and meetings as needed, and implement pre-determined treatment strategies.
• Supporting other group homes in Calgary/Airdrie as needed
• Medication Management (includes diabetes or naloxone administered by injection)
• Adhere to workplace protocols regarding…