Children's Outreach Worker at Catholic Social Services

Wainwright, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

18.37

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

One-to-one Support, Parental Support, Family Empowerment, Skill Building, Recreational Activities, Independent Work, Teamwork, Client Transportation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Are you looking for a secondary career opportunity that fits around your current schedule? Are you looking for flexibility, with the opportunity to work anywhere from a few hours a week up to fifteen hours per week (more hours may be available based on schedule/capacity)? Are you interested in supporting children with exceptional abilities, providing high quality care and acting as a role model? Catholic Social Services is currently seeking casual (replacement) Children’s Outreach Workers in Wainwright. Typical hours include after school, evenings, and weekends and are flexible around the children and families' schedules. Job Summary: The focus of the Children’s Outreach Program is to provide supports to families and children with disabilities. Important aspects of this position are to provide one-to-one support for children with disabilities, parental support, and to assist with family empowerment. Skill building and recreational activities are also important components of this satisfying position. The successful candidates must have the ability to work independently with children with a variety of disabilities as well as be part of a team. Please note, as our programs operate 24 hours per day, shift work is required and will include weekends. What This Job Requires: Minimum Grade 12 Diploma Experience working with children with developmental disabilities is considered an asset A vehicle and valid class 5 driver's license – requirement to transport clients in your personal vehicle Clear and Current Drivers Abstract Proof of Vehicle Insurance showing $2 million liability coverage Proof of Vehicle Registration for insured vehicle Valid First Aid and CPR is considered an asset Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or city police detachment Child Intervention Record Check What We Offer: The compensation for this position is $17.32 to $18.37 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Benefits available when eligible. Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily. Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry. About Catholic Social Services: You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton. Our values are at the core of everything we do! Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have. Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition. Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support, skill building, and recreational activities for children with disabilities. Assist with parental support and family empowerment to enhance the quality of care.