Youth Care Leader - Regina, SK

at  Ranch Ehrlo Society

Location: Regina, SK
Position: Full-Time Term ending January 8, 2025
Posting Closing Date: October 7, 2024
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? As a Youth Care Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding both our team and participants in a supportive group living environment. You’ll leverage your expertise to develop and implement engaging activity plans, encourage collaborative decision-making, and act as a positive role model in a therapeutic, safe, and stable setting. Your compassionate approach will provide essential care and support to individuals with complex needs, such as behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, and mental health disorders. You’ll also be a key player in ensuring that treatment plans are effectively implemented, addressing the emotional and physical needs of each participant with dedication and care.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Child and Youth Care (CYC) or a related field of study.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults facing behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
• Experience providing leadership, guidance, and support in a team environment.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships.
• Leadership abilities to role model, motivate, coach, mentor, and support others.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by clients at Ranch Ehrlo Society.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can engage participants (e.g., outdoors, arts, sports).
• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding in daily interactions.
• Proficiency in behavior management and support methods.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
• Creativity in activity planning and program development.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Goal-setting abilities with a focus on clear, attainable outcomes.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new situations.
• Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Basic computer proficiency.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must complete all mandatory training requirements as per agency policy.
• Employees must hold a Class 5 Novice 2 or higher driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.
  At Ranch Ehrlo Society, we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. That’s why we offer a competitive total rewards package which goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Additionally, our package includes perks such as recognition programs, and a supportive work culture that fosters inclusion, collaboration and innovation.
  The wage range for this position is $28.79 to $37.22 per hour.
  If you have any questions, please contact Scott Waters @ 306-751-2701.