Awake Overnight

Position: Awake Overnight )
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:
This permanent full-time position, in Medicine Hat, AB, works with a team of professionals to support children and youth in a community group home. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach, you will facilitate success for children and youth by assisting with day to day activities and routines, maintaining a structured setting, fostering skill development, managing crises, ensuring high levels of supervision to promote safety, and assisting with schoolwork and household duties.

Please note that the following are  non-negotiable compliance requirements  for all Closer to Home employees  before  an offer letter can be issued.

First Aid Certificate Level C from an Alberta OHS Approved Agency

A reliable personal vehicle

Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

Clean 3 Year Driver’s Abstract - apply here

Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here

Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months) - apply here

Please refer to the Qualifications section for details.

Responsibilities

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

Managing crises in a therapeutic manner

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

Transporting youth to and from school, appointments or visits

Qualifications

A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and a minimum of 6 months of previous experience working with vulnerable children and/or families; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Experience working in Community Group Care or other “in-care” programs (preferred)

Experience providing trauma-informed, family-sensitive and culturally responsive care

Willing to work an unstructured work week, consisting of 12-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages

Detail oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities at the same time

Eager to learn and carry out the principles and philosophy of Closer to Home and the Teaching Family Model

Compassionate individual with a positive, empathetic and relational approach

A reliable vehicle for work purposes

Can work full-time in Canada without sponsorship

Required Competencies:

All positions at Closer to Home Community Services require (5) competencies:
Instills Trust, Person…