Alberta Direct support worker Jobs – 128 Openings This Week

Part-Time Night Stand-Up Child/Youth Care Worker (Awake)
Unlimited Potential Community Services —Ponoka, AB
- $24,362–$30,754 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Team Lead, Specialized Services
Bissell Centre —Edmonton, AB
- From $26.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Social Work
- Store discount
- Mileage reimbursement
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Senior Communications Advisor
Trans Mountain —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
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Post Majority Services Supervisor
Piikani Child and Family Services —Calgary, AB
- $75,000–$90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
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Intakes and Invesigations Team Lead
Siksika Family Services Corporation —Strathmore, AB
- Overtime
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Computer skills
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Community Outreach Supervisor
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Computer skills
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Registered Provisional Psychologist, Registered Social Worker or Canadian Certified Counsellor
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling —Calgary, AB
- $110–$115 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Psychology
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Registered Counselling Supervisor- Relocate to Port Hardy, B.C.
K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation —Canada
- $90,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Relocation assistance
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Director, Brand & Creative Management (Bilingual)
Farm Credit Canada —Canada
- $140,280–$189,780 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Marketing
- English
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Child/Youth Care Worker (5-Month Term)
Unlimited Potential Community Services —Ponoka, AB
- $52,966–$65,751 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Working with children
- Social Work
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Health Care Aide (Certified)- Casual
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Okotoks, AB
- Immediate opening
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Part-Time Night Stand-Up Child/Youth Care Worker (Awake)

Unlimited Potential Community Services
Ponoka, AB

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Casual dress
Dental care
Company events
Vision care

Skills

Social Worker Licence
English
DEC
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Social Work
Associate's degree
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Unlimited Potential Community Services empowers individuals and families to reach their full potential and enhance community well-being.

NIGHT STAND-UP CHILD/YOUTH CARE WORKER (AWAKE) - Ponoka, AB

Part Time: Saturday and Sunday Nights

Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of mental wellness, so we incorporate the culture and traditions of our clients wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our clients through a culturally sensitive approach and helping us to work together towards our goal to support each child and family to reach their full potential.

Program Overview: At UP we provide ongoing group care treatment services and educational programs to children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric difficulties (including FASD and mental health). Our clients, who range from 11-19 years of age, live in a group home, therapeutic setting. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for working with these vulnerable youth, becoming their role model and teaching them life skills through various activities.

Position Overview: This position ensures that the therapeutic and social environment is safe and secure so that individual service plans are developed, followed and meet the individual needs of the youth and their families. As a primary care provider, the position is relied on to continuously evaluate individual service plans, monitor and record behaviors, and provide input to the service team based on observations and direct interaction with the children/youth.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs;
Passion for working with children, youth, and families;
Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other mental and behavioural challenges;
Good understanding of cultural differences and how they impact treatment approaches for children and youth;
Demonstrated knowledge of safety and security measures;
Good verbal and written communication skills with proven organizational and documentation skills;
The ability to work well in a team environment and handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner.

Qualifications/Experience: Must have a diploma/degree in Child Youth Care, Social Work (if education is in Social Work, must be registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers) education or related field. Previous experience working with children, youth and families would be a definite asset.

Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s licence (minimum class 5) and current driver's abstract (no more than 8 demerits). Must be willing to work overnight (awake) shifts, alone and weekends.

Salary & Benefits: Salary Range with relevant education is $24,362.00 - $30,754.00 annually (salary commensurate with education and experience). 3-weeks’ vacation accrual to start with an additional week added after 2 years. We provide part-time employees with a 100% employer-paid benefits package (which includes vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, massage therapy, etc.). We also offer free courses and workshops in-house for all of our employees.

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found.

Our values areintegrity, respect, excellence, humility andrelationships. If you meet the entrance criteria, hold similar values and are looking to join a dynamic team that works hard to empower and support children, youth and families, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Human Resources at [email protected].

UP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all cultures and backgrounds; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24,362.00-$30,754.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ponoka, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

Youth Group Home: 1 year (required)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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