Iskwew - Child & Youth Care Worker

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Bent Arrow) is a non-profit organization that provides unique programs and services to Edmonton’s urban Indigenous population. The organization was created in 1994 when Brad and Shauna Seneca identified the need for programming for Indigenous children and families based in traditional Indigenous values and teachings. This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and we have grown as an agency where we have over 250 staff and 23 programs, but our mission remains to “build on the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth, and their families to enable them to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally so they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.”

Iskwew House is a transitional group care home for pregnant and parenting teen girls. Our goal is to support these young women with whatever they need to promote the healthy development of their child. Supports such as; pre and post natal, the ins-and-outs of becoming a new parent, education programs, healthy cooking and more. Creating a healthy level of independence for these young women is our ultimate goal.

We work with female youth ages 13-17 years old.

• Provide a safe, supportive environment for the youth.
• Build positive relationships with the youth.
• Work with community agencies who also work with or provide services to the youth.
• Work effectively with the youth's care team in developing healing plans and relating information.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care and the ability to use a harm reduction approach
• Deal with the individual and group behaviors.
• Transport youth to and from appointments.
• Plan and participate in the daily planning of recreational activities.
• Plan and participate in the planning of meals and grocery shopping.
• Plan and participate in parenting workshops and life skills workshops.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and sessions with the psychologist.
• Report documentation and quarterly reports.
• Become familiar with community agencies.
• Learn the policies of the Society and be able to implement them.
• Must have own vehicle with a 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a driver abstract.
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).

• A minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Ability to work well as a team member and ability to take direction.
• Passion for working with Indigenous individuals; excited about being a catalyst of change in youth's lives.
• Must have an understanding of the impact the loss of culture identity and intergeneration residential school syndrome has had on Indigenous people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Completion of a Human Services Degree or Diploma is preferred

Salary: $53,400.00/Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: Until Suitable candidate found