Careers: Oak Hill Ranch

Child and Youth Care Worker

Oak Hill Ranch is an accredited campus-based treatment facility with a designation in Intensive Treatment. With the support of Children and Family Services, family and other healthy support networks, we strive to create a therapeutic environment that assists in the young person’s growth and development. We offer services to youth between the ages of 9-16 years who present various behavioral and emotional challenges. Oak Hill Ranch is located ½ mile south of the town of Bon Accord (20 min. N of Edmonton).

Schedule:

This position is full-time permanent with a salary range of $54,000.00-$57,000.00 per year. Child and Youth Care Workers work on a rotational schedule of 3-day shifts (6:45am-3pm), 3-evening shifts (2:45pm-11pm) and 3 days off.

Key Responsibilities: *NOTE* This is not a comprehensive list of the job description, but an overall understanding of the position of Child and Youth Care Worker.

Constructs and revises individual treatment plans and daily evaluation sheets in consultation with other unit workers and resource people (psychologist, teachers, volunteers, family, etc.).
Prepares and presents reports outlining the treatment progress of young people.
Observes, assesses and documents significant behaviors emitted by young person in activity logs and reports.
Creates and designs age appropriate, daily living activities as a forum for therapeutic and educational interventions.
Initiates, organizes, monitors and actively participates in group activities, (special outings, concerts, sports, dances, party games, crafts, camping, music) as part of the total treatment plan.
On an ongoing basis, observes and assesses interactions, behaviors and affect.
Teaches and assists young people in acquiring appropriate skills relating to daily chores, routines, and personal hygiene habits.
Escorts young people to medical, dental and optical appointments as necessary.
Advocates and actively builds trust and rapport with young people (and family) through interactive play, activities, and personal interactions.
Provides counselling opportunities for young people focusing upon their needs and problems.
Intervenes in crisis situation with young people, utilizing non abusive restraint practices as necessary.
Maintains a therapeutic approach to behavior management and explains behavioral expectations and consequences to young people.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

Diploma/Degree in Human Services, preference given to Child and Youth Care and Social Work disciplines.
Minimum 1 (one) year experience working with high-risk youth in out-of-home placements.
Experience & knowledge in First Nations culture is an asset for all positions.
Valid driver’s license.
Standard 1st Aid (level C), ASIST Suicide Certificate(s) are an asset; however, courses are offered after commencement.
Clean Police Security Clearance, Clean Intervention Record Check and a Clean Driver’s Abstract are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.

**Effective September 28, 2021, Oak Hill Ranch requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment**

Please submit your interest with a resume and cover letter to Amber Mansell, Recruitment and Training Coordinator at amansell@oakhillranch.ca

Thank you for your interest in Oak Hill Ranch. We only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.