Child & Youth Development Specialist - 10 Month
- Classification: Child & Youth Development Spec
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Unit 303, Day Patient Program
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.85
- Posting End Date: 22-FEB-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-MAR-2024
- Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in Child & Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS). Healthcare Provider certification. 2 years of previous experience working in a children’s mental health care setting. Must have knowledge of the treatment and medications used to treat children and adolescents with neuropsychiatric illness. Must have proven communication, behavioral management, clinical observation and assessment skills. NCVI Certification. Physically able to lift 11 kg, climb 3 flights of stairs, participate in gym activities and escort children into environment restraints or use physical restraints. This position works with children and youth experiencing significant mental health and behavior issues who may demonstrate dysregulation, loud voices, anger and anxiety.
Preferred Qualifications:Certification with the Child & Youth Care Association of Alberta preferred. Class 5 driver's license or non GDL preferred. Child & Youth Development, mental health courses preferred. Experience with Connect Care.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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