Job Description

Overnight Shift Supervisor - Child and Youth Care Worker

Are you committed to the well being of children and are looking for an employment opportunity working with Indigenous children and youth living in group care? HF Resources currently has an Overnight Shift Supervisor - Child and Youth Care Worker position available in Edmonton.

Candidates will have experience overseeing children and youth group homes, are familiar with Indigenous culture and practices, and who have education in Child and Youth Care in a diploma or degree program, or other related programs such as Social Work, Education or Psychology plus three years of related experience will be given preference for this opportunity. Applicants must demonstrate good organizational skills, effective communication skills and an ability to work within a leadership team. Applicants must provide a recent Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check, First Aid/CPR certification, and a driver's abstract. A valid Alberta driver's license with 3 years of driving experience are also required for this position.

Overnight Shift Supervisor: Is required to be responsible for the safety and security of persons served, overnight staff, and overseeing and supporting the major of nightly cleaning duties of the homes while on shift. Overseeing 4 houses, the Supervisor will rotate amongst the houses as the Supervisor and support staff on shift. This role will report to the House Programs Manager.

Key skills include:

Leadership: The individual must be able to lead and supervise a team of program staff, ensuring they are motivated, productive, and providing quality care to the children and youth.

Communication: Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with staff, children, youth, management, external professionals, and stakeholders. Clear and effective communication is necessary for conveying instructions, advocating for the persons served, and maintaining positive relationships.

Organizational skills: Highly organized to manage schedules, assign shifts, coordinate activities, and ensure that all administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Cultural competence: Given the focus on working with Indigenous children and youth, cultural competence is crucial. The ability to understand, respect, and incorporate Indigenous culture and practices into the program is essential for building trust and rapport with the persons served and their communities.

Problem-solving: The ability to quickly identify and address challenges, whether they involve the safety and well-being of the persons served, staffing issues, or program-related concerns, is essential in this role.

Empathy and compassion: Working with vulnerable populations requires a high level of empathy and compassion. You must be able to connect with the children and youth, understand their needs, and provide support in a caring and empathetic manner.

Flexibility and adaptability: The nature of working in group care often involves unpredictable situations and changing circumstances. Being flexible and adaptable is crucial for handling unexpected events and adjusting plans as needed to meet the needs of the persons served and the program.

Collaboration and teamwork: Successful candidates must be able to work collaboratively with other team members, management, external professionals, and agencies to ensure the best possible care and support for the children and youth.

Critical thinking: The ability to analyze situations, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions is important for ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive outcomes for the persons served.

Conflict resolution: Conflict may arise among staff or with the persons served; the role requires having skills in managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Overall, the Overnight Shift Supervisor - Child and Youth Care Worker should possess a combination of leadership, communication, organizational, cultural competence, problem-solving, empathy, flexibility, collaboration, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Overnight Shift Supervisor - Child and Youth Care Workers primarily work on Overnight shifts rotating through the week and weekend 40-44 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance
Application question(s):

Do you have a recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable sector (within 6 months)? Do you have a Child Intervention Record Check (within 6 months)?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Alberta Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person