Awake Overnight

Awake Overnight - Medicine Hat

Closer To Home Community Services Society Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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 our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships, 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

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.

• A reliable personal vehicle
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean 3‑Year Driver’s Abstract
• Proof of $2M Liability Auto Insurance Coverage
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (completed within the last 6 months)
• Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Please refer to the Qualifications section for details.

• 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
• 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

• A diploma or degree in a related field is preferred and previous experience working with vulnerable children and families is an asset; 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, including evenings, overnights, mornings, 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

• Instills Trust
• Person Focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability
• Ensures Accountability

Until suitable candidates are found

Other titles for this role:
Child & Youth Counsellor, Community service worker, Group home worker, Youth worker, Residential counsellor.