Youth worker

Nightwind Treatment Centre is situated in Westlock, AB and is hiring a Youth worker to join the team. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must interview inmates to assess adjustment problems.
• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must assess offenders’ prospects for successful community reintegration.
• The candidate must develop specialized rehabilitation programs.
• The candidate must refer offenders to community and social services programs.
• The candidate must liaise with inmates’ families and community contacts.
• The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must conduct follow-up assessments.
• The candidate must evaluate offenders' progress.
• The candidate must develop, co-ordinate, and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• The candidate must assist offenders in pre-release and release planning.
• The candidate must implement behaviour management programs.
• The candidate must conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• The candidate must screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• The candidate must supervise office and volunteer staff.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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