Alberta Government Jobs June 2010 as Counsellor in Children and Youth Services

Children and Youth Services

1. Child and Youth Care Team Lead
Job ID: 1001056
Location: Lac La Biche

Qualifications

Related diploma plus certification with the Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta, plus 3 years related progressively responsible experience in child care work.

Salary
$54,660.19 to $70,548.04 per annum

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Evelyne Lovely, HRA, Children & Youth Services, Lakeview Building, 15 Nipewon Road, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Phone: (780) 623-5114; Fax: (780) 623-5313

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2. Child & Youth Care Counsellor
Job ID: 1001057
Location: High Prairie

Qualifications

We are looking for change agents who have a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care. Experience working with youth in a residential setting or working with Aboriginal children would be an asset. Successful candidates must be prepared to complete and maintain training in Standard First Aid, ASIST, food handling, non-crisis intervention and Aboriginal awareness training. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification level and salary. In order to be considered for this role, you must undergo a security screening and an Intervention Record Check. Academic credentials will also be verified. You must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Salary
$24.97 – $32.01 per hour

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. If you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, please submit your resume including references, quoting the competition number, to: Children & Youth Services, Human Resource Services, Box 326, McLennan, Alberta, T0H 2L0 or Fax to: 780-324-3240. If you have applied online do not send a duplicate by regular mail/fax. Note: Please attach your resume in Microsoft Word (*.doc), Rich Text (*.rtf) or PDF (*.pdf) format (Mac users, please use *.rtf for best results).

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3. Child & Youth Care Counsellor
Job ID: 1001060
Location: Lac La Biche

Would you like a challenging job that can make a difference in the lives of youth? Looking to work in an energetic, enthusiastic team environment? Join our team!
The Youth Assessment Centre is a residential treatment facility looking for individuals to work as a member of a therapeutic case management team. We require relief Child and Youth Care Counsellors to cover off absences of permanent staff on various leaves such as general, vacation or sick leave. You would be responsible for providing both individual and group counseling; teaching individual and group living skills, and promoting exposure to recreational opportunities and other activities.

Qualifications
Degree or diploma in child/youth care or related area. Previous experience in youth care, preferably in an institutional/residential setting would be an asset.

Salary
$24.97 to $32.01/hour

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Evelyne Lovely, Children & Youth Services-NE Office, Lakeview Building, 15 Nipewon Road, Box 1410, Lac La Biche, Alberta, T0A 2C0. Phone: (780) 623-5114; Fax: (780) 623-5313

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4. FSCD Worker
Job ID: 1001068
Location: Wainwright

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) provides a range of proactive and family centered supports and services to assist families in caring for their children with disabilities, including assistance with some of the extraordinary costs of raising a child with a disability. As a worker, you will work collaboratively with parents to create plans. The plan will outline the family’s goals, supports and services required, the necessary follow-up and planned outcomes. The FSCD Agreement is based on supports and services that are within the scope of FSCD regulations.

You will monitor the delivery of supports and services, and review progress toward the achievement of outcomes. You will also help the family coordinate supports and services to address new or changing needs of the child with the disability as well as the needs of the family. You will establish, cultivate and enhance working relationships with community partners to maximize support and services to families.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work with some related experience or a Masters of Social Work.
Equivalency: Masters of Social Work (no experience required) ; Or related university degree and 2 years related experience; Or related certificate and 4 years related experience.

Salary
$59,448.23 – $76,848.06 per annum

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How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Human Resources, Children and Youth Services, Centre West Building, 3rd Floor, 10035-108 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3E1, Fax: (780) 427-1018

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