Humana Community Services (Humana) is an inclusive and trusted social services agency connecting individuals and families to the right support and services to help them live in the community successfully.Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgent stabilization setting.
• Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participant's involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth.
• Creating and providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth.
• Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills.
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, BSW, CYC, Sociology, Psychology).
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.
• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team.
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary.
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries.
• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets.
• Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory).
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory).
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory).
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory), Level C with AED training preferred.

Compensation: $23.16/hour plus paid vacation time off, and comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching after 30 days of employmentSchedule: 32-40 hrs/week; varied shifts: could include weekends, overnights, and public holidaysApply by: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. - Submit a resume and cover letter via email demonstrating your written communication skills. Indicate the job reference number in the subject line and/or cover letter. Submissions without job # might be missed.Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the selection process, if you require a specific accommodation, please let us know.Humana Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.