Residential Care Worker - 2 postitions
This competition is for two positions, one full-time restricted to males and one part-time position based on 20 hours per week.
Are you interested in working with at-risk youth in a residential setting? Children's Assessment and Treatment Services is committed to providing individualized therapeutic services to young people and their families through residential and outreach treatment.
As a Residential Care Worker you will focus on providing primary care, support and supervision to at-risk youth with behavioural, social, emotional or addictive disorders, in a residential setting. Carrying out these duties requires a thorough recognition of the importance of Yukon First Nations’ cultures and traditions. We are looking for individuals who are energetic, flexible and organized self-starters with excellent communication skills, who are able to remain calm and patient in crisis situations.
If this describes you and if you truly enjoy working with young people, we would be pleased to receive your resume. We are committed to a respectful workplace where everyone is valued.
If this position interests you, please submit your resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide.
The ideal candidate(s) will have a Diploma in Child and Youth Care or other relevant field combined with experience implementing treatment with at-risk youth, as well as working with youth in recreational programs. Experience in a residential youth setting would be an asset. Equal consideration will be given to those candidates who have an equivalent combination of experience and post-secondary coursework towards a relevant degree or diploma. Candidates possessing sufficient education but who have limited relevant experience may be considered for an appointment on an underfill basis.
Conditions of Employment: Security clearance; medical clearance with TB testing; CPR Level C & Standard First Aid obtained within 6 months; valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license.
Job Requirements: Shift work, including weekdays, evenings, nights and weekends is a requirement of the job.
A twelve month eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions and may also be used for similar positions within the department.
For more information about this posting, please visit our main Government of Yukon employment site or contact Nancy Duesener at (867)667-5256. or Nancy.Duesener@gov.yk.ca.