We may be the right work place for you, if you are a practitioner who:

• Wants to work with families, youth and children in their greatest moment of need
• Learns and grow on an on-going basis
• Wants to have fun with your team and clients
• Is willing to leave your “comfort zone” and change
• Uses creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills to address client needs
• Wants to use data analysis and research to enhance and build quality services
• Uses their judgment and decision making to ensure ethical practice
• Is open to learning human services policy and procedure, legislation, laws and standards
• Wants to work in an open and diverse team
• Wants to have a positive impact on their community

Requirements

• Must be willing to learn and grow professionally and personally
• Education in Human Services is required
• Core-protection practical experience an asset
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
• Excellent assessment, interviewing, and intervention skills
• Advanced communication skills required, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, and professional manner at all times
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Must have a well-maintained vehicle and cell phone
• Must be over 21 years old
• Must have a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check
• Have a class 5 non-GDL license

Work Conditions

• Transporting clients in personal vehicle is required
• Schedule require work on evenings and one weekend day, reflective of client needs
• Provide many different services
• Must be able to conduct restraints in a manner that is safe for the worker and client
• Work within client’s homes and in the community
• Services will be provided to individuals with many different abilities, backgrounds, health statuses and lifestyles

qualifications and Skills

• Two years post-secondary education or two years direct field experience or a combination of education and experience resulting in two years. Full membership of applicable association(s)
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Reliable vehicle and valid class 5 NON GDL driver’s license, 2 million Liability Insurance
• Demonstrated leadership and independent working skills

Salary and Benefits

We recognize and value that you take care of others in your role and it is important that you have a chance to take care of yourself. Alta Care Resources offers competitive salary ($45,760.00- 49,920.00) and benefits, including: increased vacation, Group Insurance Benefits (Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits), RRSP Benefits (2% to 4% Employer Contribution), Personal Spending Account, and many other benefits!!