Competition Number: 2274.08.14
Full Time Youth Care Practitioner 3's (YCP3's) - Specialized Individual Placement ServiceWinnipeg, MB
Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.
More than one position will be hired from this posting.
Macdonald Youth Services requires experienced Youth Care Practitioner 3’s to work with the Specialized Individual Placement Service. An employee at the YCP3 level is expected to independently provide ongoing client-centered, culturally sensitive personal and specialized care while adhering to organization policies and philosophy. The YCP3 is to oversee the provision of client-centered, culturally sensitive personal care and counseling by YCP Trainees and YCPs.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the treatment team in making informed, culturally appropriate decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observation and interaction with the client; Implements daily activities in accordance with the client's care plan; Ensures that families are included in the client's life and healing process to the extent that is safe and/or legally allowable; Observes, evaluates and records daily events to ensure proper documentation of the client's progress and record keeping; Ensures that legal and human rights of clients are respected; Models socially acceptable behavior and develops safe, healthy, therapeutic relationships with clients and their families; Provides personal care including assistance with meeting health, medical and dental needs, distribution of medication, adequate hygiene, assistance with meals and any other related duties; Supports the client's educational and/or day program activities; Provides the client with opportunities for healthy, active recreation while maintaining a secure and supportive environment; Provides the client with opportunities to observe his/her spiritual and/or cultural beliefs; Attends staff meetings and other pertinent training as required; Ensures effective operation of a unit or house for the benefit of clients; Performs staff orientations/training, provides consultation to support staff, ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures, relevant legislation, regulations and standards; Performs various administrative duties including scheduling staff, scheduling meetings, allocating staff duties and carrying out financial purchasing responsibilities; Participates in ongoing professional development; Assists the Program Manager in assessing YCP performance development needs.
Essential Requirements:
Salary: Currently under review
Hours: 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter and resume quoting the competition number to: Closing Date:
Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the treatment team in making informed, culturally appropriate decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observation and interaction with the client; Implements daily activities in accordance with the client's care plan; Ensures that families are included in the client's life and healing process to the extent that is safe and/or legally allowable; Observes, evaluates and records daily events to ensure proper documentation of the client's progress and record keeping; Ensures that legal and human rights of clients are respected; Models socially acceptable behavior and develops safe, healthy, therapeutic relationships with clients and their families; Provides personal care including assistance with meeting health, medical and dental needs, distribution of medication, adequate hygiene, assistance with meals and any other related duties; Supports the client's educational and/or day program activities; Provides the client with opportunities for healthy, active recreation while maintaining a secure and supportive environment; Provides the client with opportunities to observe his/her spiritual and/or cultural beliefs; Attends staff meetings and other pertinent training as required; Ensures effective operation of a unit or house for the benefit of clients; Performs staff orientations/training, provides consultation to support staff, ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures, relevant legislation, regulations and standards; Performs various administrative duties including scheduling staff, scheduling meetings, allocating staff duties and carrying out financial purchasing responsibilities; Participates in ongoing professional development; Assists the Program Manager in assessing YCP performance development needs.
Essential Requirements:
- Child and Youth Care Diploma or Certificate or a Degree in an applicable Human Services field;
- A combination of education and experience may be considered;
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the youth care field;
- Completion of a suicide prevention and intervention course;
- Understands and can use a variety of appropriate therapeutic techniques;
- Can identify symptoms and understand the behaviors associated with trauma and a wide range of mental health diagnoses such as FASD, depression, suicide, addictions, attachment disorder, ODD & CD, ADD/ADHD &PDD;
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a Youth Care Practitioner by making meaningful observations and maintaining effective working relationships;
- Ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures, relevant legislation, regulations and standards;
- Ability to supervise simultaneously staff and clients in various learning, recreational, spiritual and cultural activities;
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certificate is mandatory;
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Skills training or willingness to obtain as per agency policy;
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Physically capable of performing the duties required;
- Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search);
- Possess a current (within 3 months) or willingness to obtain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
Salary: Currently under review
Hours: 40 hours per week. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Applicants must demonstrate in their resume or cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please forward a covering letter and resume quoting the competition number to: Closing Date:
- September 8, 2014 @ 12:00 noon
