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The Salvation Army Gemma House is seeking a
permanent full time awake night
worker(approximately 72 hours bi-weekly).
Candidates should have experience working with at
risk teens and be comfortable working alone as
needed. Ideally, candidates will possess a
certificate in youth care; a bachelor level degree
in social work, the social sciences or other human
services area. Candidates must possess a current
First Aid/CPR certificate, a valid driver's
licence. Mandatory training in TCI, ASIST, etc.
will be provided. The successful applicant
will be required to present a Criminal
Record check (within 6 months) and a recent Driving
Abstract.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Child welfare
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Group home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Female
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups