About:

The Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is a non-profit organization that has served children, youth and families in the Edmonton region for over 50 years. Our great team provides a broad range of programs and services to youth between the ages of 13-18 that include securing housing, training in personal living skills, relationship skills, parenting support, education, and supports for independence! Together with our community partners we assist young people on their road to successful independence.

 

Transition Home Program:

The Chimo Youth Retreat Centre operates 5 Group Care Transitional SIL Homes; 4 co-ed homes and 1 home for pregnant or parenting teens. The Transition Homes provide a safe and supportive environment to assist youth preparing to return home or transition into a semi-independent living setting.

 

Position:

We are currently seeking 1 qualified full time Child and Youth Care Counsellor for our Transition Home program. We are excited to offer an opportunity to learn and
grow in the Child and Youth Care field. As a staff in this program, you will make great connections to our youth, receive thorough orientation and training, and be
part of a supportive team!

Responsibilities:

The Family Wellness Coach will be responsible for providing the following services:

• In vivo family/parent support
• Second-line family stabilization, intervention, preservation
• Drive services and supported access
• Therapeutic youth work
• Low ratio crisis intervention services
• All other duties as required to support a family to thrive and achieve healthy lifestyle
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners
• Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
• Coordination of additional services to support great outcomes for families.
• Advocacy for the child, youth and family services that ultimately support the reunification, unity or permanency of the family.
  
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Climb stairs repeatedly during the day
• Help with household tasks, including regular housework (washing floors, cleaning washrooms, etc.), meal prep, cooking, driving youth to appointments
• Help with yard work (mowing lawns, raking leaves, shoveling snow)
• You must be able and prepared to physically interact with youth in inside and outside
  recreation activities
  

Preferred Skill Set:

The successful candidate will be skilled at:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means of providing high-quality services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent facilitation, organizational and time management skills
• Working with contemporary practices, including but not limited to: Solution Focus Approaches, Trauma Informed Practice, Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry
• Completing detail-oriented, time-sensitive documentation
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support our youth
• Building positive working relationships and work collaboratively with families, CS staff and other stakeholders
• Working effectively with all Chimo TSIL staff and leadership
• Good written, computer and verbal communication skills
• Contributing to the on-going successful development of the Chimo TSIL Program
  

Education and Credentials:

• Applicants must have a 2-year diploma or university degree in human services.
• Experience working with youth in a group home setting is a definite asset.
  

Employment Requirements:

• A clear and current (within 6 months) Criminal Records Check and Children Services Intervention Record Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, clean driving record (no more than 2 current convictions on your abstract) and 3 years driving experience
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Be able to provide current auto insurance showing $2 million liability and you use your vehicle for work with no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
• Training in First Aid, Suicide Intervention and Crisis Intervention
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum)
• This position requires shift work that includes evenings, overnights, and weekends. Flexibility is important to support the youths in the program and to support your team.
  

Benefits & Holidays:

• Staff qualify for the employee benefit package after 3 months of full timememployment.
• Staff in this program accrues 2.5 vacation days per month, which is a great way to start a job!

Salary:

$49,050.00-$50,250.00 per year

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible.

About:

The Chimo Family Wellness program is delivered in partnership between Chimo Youth Retreat and the Edmonton Region Child and Family Services. Using the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) model, the program provides a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families in Leduc.

Position:

The Family Wellness Coach builds and maintains safe, positive relationships with families, works cooperatively as part of the CSD team, works directly in the homes of families with CS involvement, and completes all required administration functions.

Responsibilities:

The Family Wellness Coach will be responsible for providing the following services:

• In vivo family/parent support
• Second-line family stabilization, intervention, preservation
• Drive services and supported access
• Therapeutic youth work
• Low ratio crisis intervention services
• All other duties as required to support a family to thrive and achieve healthy lifestyle
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners
• Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
• Coordination of additional services to support great outcomes for families.
• Advocacy for the child, youth and family services that ultimately support the reunification, unity or permanency of the family.
  
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.
  

Physical Requirements:

• You may be required to work day and evening shifts for your five-day rotation. Flexibility is important when planning shifts with the families and caregivers, as
  well as to support your team.
• The work can be physically and mentally demanding, and requires the ability to carry car seats, lift children in/out of cars and car seats, etc.
  
• You must be able and prepared to physically interact with children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Outdoor engagements with children and families may occur in all seasons, with appropriate measures taken based on current weather conditions.
  

Preferred Skill Set:

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means to provide high-quality services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong facilitation, organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of life span developmental theories, Foundations of Caregiver Support, Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry, Peacemaking Circles, Trauma
  Informed/Resiliency Focused Practices and Lifelong Connections.
  

Education and Credentials:

• Degree in the Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, Social Work, etc.) is preferred but those with a post-secondary 2 year diploma and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a front-line role within Human Services.
  

Employment Requirements:

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years history)
• Proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• Be able to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and Business Use coverage with no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
• All employees must provide a valid driver's abstract for fleet insurance approval. Driving record can’t contain more than 2 convictions.
  

Salary:

$49,000.00-$50,200.00

About:

The Chimo Family Wellness program is delivered in partnership between Chimo Youth Retreat and the Edmonton Region Child and Family Services. Using the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) model, the program provides a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families in Fort Saskatchewan.

Position:

The Family Wellness Coach builds and maintains safe, positive relationships with families, works cooperatively as part of the CSD team, works directly in the homes of families with CFS involvement, and completes all required administration functions.

Responsibilities:

The Family Wellness Coach will be responsible for providing the following services:

• In vivo family/parent support
• Second-line family stabilization, intervention, preservation
• Drive services and supported access
  
• Therapeutic youth work
• Low ratio crisis intervention services
• All other duties as required to support a family to thrive and achieve healthy lifestyle
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners.
• Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
• Coordination of additional services to support great outcomes for families.
• Advocacy for the child, youth and family services that ultimately support the reunification, unity or permanency of the family.
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.
  

Physical Requirements:

• You may be required to work day and evening shifts for your five-day rotation. Flexibility is important when planning shifts with the families and caregivers, as well as to support your team.
• The work can be physically and mentally demanding, and requires the ability to carry car seats, lift children in/out of cars and car seats, etc.
• You must be able and prepared to physically interact with children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Outdoor engagements with children and families may occur in all seasons, with appropriate measures taken based on current weather conditions.
  

Preferred Skill Set:

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means to provide high-quality services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong facilitation, organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of life span developmental theories, Foundations of Caregiver Support, Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry, Peacemaking Circles, Trauma Informed/Resiliency Focused Practices and Lifelong Connections.
  

Education and Credentials:

• Degree in the Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, Social Work, etc.) is preferred but those with a post-secondary 2 year diploma and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a front-line role within Human Services.
  

Employment Requirements:

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years history)
• Proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• Be able to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and Business Use coverage with no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
• All employees must provide a valid driver's abstract for fleet insurance approval. Driving record can’t contain more than 2 convictions.
  

Salary:

$49,000.00-$50,200.00

 

To Apply:

To apply for this position please email your resume/letter of intent. All internal candidates will be informed of their application status.

About:

The Chimo Family Wellness program is delivered in partnership between Chimo Youth Retreat and the Edmonton Region Child and Family Services. Using the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) model, the program provides a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families in our region.

Position:

The Family Wellness Intervention Coordinator builds and maintains safe, positive relationships with families, works cooperatively with Child and Family Services workers and other invested partners, works directly in the homes of families with CFS involvement, makes appropriate internal and external referrals, and completes all required administration functions.

Responsibilities:

The Family Wellness Intervention Coordinator will be responsible for providing the following services:

• Maintain a caseload to support children, youth and families, as indicated by Child and Family Services planning form.
• Provide leadership, orientation, training, facilitation and skill development opportunities to all Family Wellness staff in conjunction with Supervisors at each site.
• Fill-in for some of the duties of supervisor when supervisor is away.
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners.
• Responsible for rotational back-up on-Call supports to families, colleagues and the CFS After Hours Unit
• Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
• Contribute to the ongoing successful development of the Chimo Family Wellness Program.
  

Preferred Skill Set:

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means of providing high-quality services
• Completing detail-oriented, time-sensitive documentation
• Supporting Indigenous children, youth and families
• Excellent conflict-resolution skills and the confidence to take constructive feedback and in turn motivate others to the accountability of legal permanency in our work
• Understanding and adhering to complex legal permanency processes, and educating others (children, families, and colleagues) about these processes
• Collaborative case planning and coordination of integrated services
• Working with contemporary practices, including but not limited to: Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry, Neuroscience, and Trauma Informed Practice
• Contributing to the successful development of the Chimo Family Wellness Program

Physical Requirements:

• You may be required to work day, some early evening and the occasional weekend to ensure we are centering our practice around family's availability (this means you're available from 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F and will be selected for backup On-Call shifts 3-4 times a year; which caters to working evenings/night shifts).
• The work requires the ability to carry car seats, lift children in/out of cars and carseats, etc.
• You must be able and prepared to physically interact with children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Outdoor engagements with children and families may occur in all seasons, with appropriate measures taken based on current weather conditions.
  

Education and Credentials:

• College Diploma/Degree in the Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, SocialWork, etc.)
• Minimum two years of experience in a front-line role within Human Services.
  

Employment Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable vehicle (note that while Chimo does have a small fleet of vehicles for staff use, use of a personal vehicle is required more often than not).
• Vehicle insurance with a minimum of $2 million PLPD and business-use coverage.
  

Salary:

$52,035.00-$53,235.00 per year

 

To Apply:

To apply for this position please email your resume/letter of intent. All internal candidates will be informed of their application status.

 

About:

The Chimo Family Wellness program is delivered in partnership between Chimo Youth Retreat and the Edmonton Region Child and Family Services. Using the Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) model, the program provides a continuum of services to improve the outcomes for children, youth and families in our region.

Position:

The Family Wellness Intervention Coordinator builds and maintains safe, positive relationships with families, works cooperatively with Child and Family Services workers and other invested partners, works directly in the homes of families with CFS involvement, makes appropriate internal and external referrals, and completes all required administration functions.

Responsibilities:

The Family Wellness Intervention Coordinator will be responsible for providing the following services:

• Maintain a caseload to support children, youth and families, as indicated by Child and Family Services planning form.
• Provide leadership, orientation, training, facilitation and skill development opportunities to all Family Wellness staff in conjunction with Supervisors at each site.
• Fill-in for some of the duties of supervisor when supervisor is away.
• Possess knowledge of community resources that support families.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with families, CFS staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships with staff, colleagues, and partners.
• Responsible for rotational back-up on-Call supports to families, colleagues and the CFS After Hours Unit
• Work effectively with all Chimo Family Wellness staff and leadership.
• Contribute to the ongoing successful development of the Chimo Family Wellness Program.
  

Preferred Skill Set:

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate:

• Critical thinking and creative problem solving as a means of providing high-quality services
• Completing detail-oriented, time-sensitive documentation
• Supporting Indigenous children, youth and families
• Excellent conflict-resolution skills and the confidence to take constructive feedback and in turn motivate others to the accountability of legal permanency in our work
• Understanding and adhering to complex legal permanency processes, and educating others (children, families, and colleagues) about these processes
• Collaborative case planning and coordination of integrated services
• Working with contemporary practices, including but not limited to: Signs of Safety, Appreciative Inquiry, Neuroscience, and Trauma Informed Practice
• Contributing to the successful development of the Chimo Family Wellness Program

Physical Requirements:

• You may be required to work day, some early evening and the occasional weekend to ensure we are centering our practice around family's availability (this means you're available from 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F and will be selected for backup On-Call shifts 3-4 times a year; which caters to working evenings/night shifts).
• The work requires the ability to carry car seats, lift children in/out of cars and carseats, etc.
• You must be able and prepared to physically interact with children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Outdoor engagements with children and families may occur in all seasons, with appropriate measures taken based on current weather conditions.
  

Education and Credentials:

• College Diploma/Degree in the Human Services field (Child & Youth Care, SocialWork, etc.)
• Minimum two years of experience in a front-line role within Human Services.
  

Employment Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years history)
• Proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
• Be able to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and Business Use coverage with no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years
• All employees must provide a valid driver's abstract for fleet insurance approval. Driving record can’t contain more than 2 convictions.
  

 

Salary:

$52,035.00-$53,235.00 per year

 

To Apply:

To apply for this position please email your resume/letter of intent.

Where What You Do Matters for a Lifetime!

Do you have a passion for living and working with youth?
Are you caring, compassionate and able to build strong relationships?
Do you want to work with youth in a truly comprehensive way?

About:

In the Solo With Supports (SWS) Program, youth entering the program are matched to live with Roommate Mentors. Mentors provide the experience of living in a shared space as well as in-home supports to young people who are developing identity, relationships, boundaries, personal expectations, dreams, hobbies, practical skills, community awareness, ambition, vocation, emotional wellness, etc. The intention is to best support them while they transition into adulthood.

Transitioning to adulthood can be particularly challenging for youth who have experienced atypical family structures, hurdles in emotional wellness, lack of nurturing experiences and some developmental roadblocks to name a few. In Solo With Supports, we begin this transition with building trust and relationships, closely followed by empowerment so that youth are open to learning other life skills and living skills. Roommate Mentors are an important part of the team as the living environment provides the nurturance for the journey ahead. Mentors are trained and supported to co-create with the youth, a new physical and relational environment.

During the time that the youth resides in your home, Roommate Mentors will be open to mentoring the youth as well as learning from the youth. Living skills are not always taught directly but often learned indirectly through experience and practice. Providing opportunities to learn and practice these skills in a nurturing environment is of great benefit to our youth.

Our program works with youth up to 24 years of age and their families. We are looking for mentors to provide long-term, short-term and respite placements for our youth. Placements can be a year or longer and respite is provided by Roommate Mentors on short-term basis.

Role & Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Supervisor to develop an understanding of:

• The various systems that intersect the lives of the young people in our program
  
• The developmental, experiential, emotional and trauma based challenges common to young people we serve
  
• Participate in trainings provided and actively self-educate in areas pertinent to your work
  
• Critically engage with your team to identify what your mentoring style is, your strengths and youth you are best suited for
  
• Upon being matched with a youth:
  
• Create a welcoming, nurturing and collaborative environment with the youth in your home
  
• Liaise and consult with relevant team members, the youth’s families and community agencies.
  
• Co-develop next steps with the youth and the rest of the team
  
• Mindfully navigate relationship building to create an open atmosphere for teaching life skills and living skills
  
• Be informed of the challenges and strengths that are being presented in the home
  
• Provide supervision where required
• Participate in ongoing meetings with the various members to assess progress and next steps.
• Where required, transport youth to and from school, appointments, activities, and workshops.
• Submit monthly documentation relevant to the youth in your home as prescribed by the SWS Program

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Applicants are preferred to have a relevant college diploma or university degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care and a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, youth and families.
• Successful completion of all the steps in our Screening and Home Assessment process, as well as reference checks is required.

Preferred Skill Set:

• Being able to work with a team.
• Offer effective oral and written communication skills.
  
• Experience with developmental and mental health related hurdles.
  
• Being patient.
  
• Being able to deal with unexpected problems.
  
• Being confident.
  
• A non-judgmental attitude.
  
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (or some basic training will be provided)

Documentation and Training Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check
  
• Child Intervention Record Check
  
• Clear driver’s License and Abstract
  
• Auto and Home Insurance
  
• First AID/CPR Certificate
  
• Medication Administration Certificate
  
• Suicide Intervention Certificate
  
• Aboriginal Awareness Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Certificate
  

This is a contracted position.

To Apply:

Please email your resume accompanied with a cover letter to:
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre
Solo with Supports
Attn: Julian Wigg

Where What You Do Matters for a Lifetime!

Do you have a passion for living and working with youth?
Are you caring, compassionate and able to build strong relationships?
Do you want to work with youth in a truly comprehensive way?

About:

The Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is a non-profit organization that has served youth and families in the Edmonton region for 50 years.
We are currently seeking qualified Relief (wage) Child and Youth Care Workers for our TSIL Program. Relief staff choose shifts that are available using an online booking system.

TSIL Program:

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre operates 5 TSIL homes in Edmonton. Two homes are for pregnant and/or parenting youth and three homes are co-ed for youth between the ages of 13 and 18. All of our TSIL homes offer safe and supportive environments to youth while assisting them to return home or transition into independent or semi-independent living settings.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a college diploma or university degree in human services. Experience working with youth in a residential setting is a definite asset. Experience with babies and young children is also an asset for the parenting home. Applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

Clear, current (within 6 months) Criminal Records Check and Children’s Services Intervention Check. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance is a requirement of the position. Availability to cover a variety of shifts including evening, overnight, and weekend shifts is an asset. Relief staff must commit to working a minimum of 3 shifts per month to remain on the relief list and can work up to 44 hours per week depending on availability staff and shift availability.

Salary, Benefits, Holidays:

The wage for the Relief position is $22.05 per hour for daytime and evening (awake) shifts and $15.00 per hour for overnight (sleep) shifts. Holiday pay is included in the above wages. Relief staff do not qualify for employee benefits.

Where What You Do Matters for a Lifetime!

Do you have a passion for living and working with youth?
Are you caring, compassionate and able to build strong relationships?
Do you want to work with youth in a truly comprehensive way?

About:

The Chimo 5 Transition Home is a group living program that aims to support young people learn the skills to live full and complete lives in our community. The young people living at Chimo 5 Transition Home have status with the Alberta government - either Children’s Services or Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD). The Chimo 5 program prepares young people to return to living with their families or to transition to adult living situations and adult services (i.e. Persons with Developmental Disabilities).

Hours / Shifts:

The Chimo 5 Transition Home program is currently Relief Staff (wage staff): Relief staff choose from available shifts through an online booking system. Relief staff must work a minimum of 3 shifts per month and can work up to 44 hours per week. Availability for Sunday shifts is an asset.

Wage:

The wage for the relief position is $22.05/hour for awake daytime and evening shifts and $15.00/hour for overnight sleep shifts.

Requirements:

This position requires a diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field. Requirements of the positions include but are not limited to: day to day operations of the home, implementation of the residents’ in-home programming, daily documentation/reporting, teamwork and advocacy.

Successful candidates:

• will demonstrate care and compassion for young people
• possess a strong understanding of working with young people and adults who live with challenges in a variety of areas, including developmental disabilities, mental health, attachment, addictions and barriers to accessing community resources.
• have strong teamwork and communication skills.
• have proficiency with computers and writing reports/logs.
• submit police or RCMP criminal record check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check

Information coming soon...