The Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch is a long-term trauma informed treatment centre focused solely to help children who have been sexually abused, as well as their families. Our program is for girls and boys from 8-12 years old and adolescent girls from 13-16 years of age.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Casual/Relief Awake Overnight positions are responsible to help improve the physical, emotional and social development of vulnerable children and youth at the Be Brave Ranch. You will provide supervision along with therapeutic support through effective professional relationships that are engaging and transparent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or diploma in a Human Services field (Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) would be considered an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
• Child Welfare (Intervention) Record Check.
• Standard First Aid and CPR training.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clear Drivers Abstract
• Effective communication skills and crisis management skills with the ability to problem solve independently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations and children/youth needs.
• Must have effective time management skills.
  Must be available to work between the hours of 8pm-8am.
  Must be flexible to attend mandatory training.

• Administer medication and first aid procedures as per Policies and Procedures of Little Warriors.
• Ensure cabins are maintained in a clean and tidy state and overnight specific house cleaning expectations are completed.
• Follow meal plans and prepare as required for overnight.
• Ensure hourly checks are completed and accurately documented.
• Maintain structure, consistency and effective follow-up on cabin rules, routines and appropriate therapeutic interventions as required.
• Ensure all individual program development that is client specific is promoted, utilized, encouraged and documented.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as directed by the Team Supervisor or Management.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment within the Ranch by implementing structure, consistency and predictability.
• Implement strategies (i.e. de-escalation techniques, life skills, life space teaching) and participate with the children/youth in planned activities.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships with the children and youth through processes which include positive role modeling and mentoring.
• Complete daily reports, and daily checklists.