Fly-in/Fly-out Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Fort Smith, NWT

Description

Are you passionate about working with youth? If so then this amazing opportunity is for you. We are seeking an experienced Child and Youth Care professional to work in the capacity of a fly-in / fly-out Child and Youth Care Practitioner in our Northern locations. Travel and housing costs are covered while on site and compensation rates are progressive, with higher wages paid for each successful rotation.

Duties

• Being present and engaged in the residence and program.
• Planning and facilitating innovative and creative recreational and therapeutic programming.
• Working intentionally and proactively with youth to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Building healthy relationships with youth by taking an interest in their lives, providing positive reinforcement for behaviours and negotiating focused goals.
• Implementing emergency protocols, crisis interventions and non-violent physical interventions as needed.
• Managing and supervising local staff and performing administrative tasks such as payroll sheets, daily logs, incident reports, client files, etc.
• Providing leadership in building and sustaining effective partnerships within the community as a whole.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and youth preferably in a residential environment.
• A Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care preferred, though Human Services or a relevant combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Mandatory valid CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and ASIST.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• A great sense of humour and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter.
• Resilience, independence and confidence.
• Proficient in report writing.
• Working understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to improve the well-being of youth.
• Successful candidates are responsible for providing a recent clear criminal reference check, vulnerable sector screening, child abuse registry check, TB test, Hepatitis A & B screening, and a clear driver’s abstract.

About Shift

Formerly known as Atlantic Youth, Shift is a privately owned and operated youth care company based in the Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. Founded in 2011, Shift is a progressive company that provides individual and family services in the Maritimes, youth programming nationally, and operates residential youth care programs in Nunavut and NWT.