Child & Youth Development Specialist

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Your Opportunity:

Description:

As a Child & Youth Development Specialist (CYDS), you will provide assessment, treatment and follow-up to children and youth in the community, educational system, and/or hospital setting who are at risk of or have a disability, and/or have a significant developmental delay. Using a family-centered care approach, you will create, implement and update family service plans specific to child/youth needs, adapting interventions/activities as appropriate. As a CYDS, you will observe, identify and report child developmental or behaviour difficulties and make recommendations to the appropriate interdisciplinary team. You will liaise with and provide referrals to other disciplines and external agencies as appropriate. You will provide information and education regarding child/youth development to parents, education providers, other interprofessionals and the community. You will support family funding and education/services placement applications and maintain printed resources and equipment for child and adolescent programs.

Classification:Child & Youth Development SpecUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHDepartment:EDM.Early Interven Prog CHS.Primary Location:Spruce Grove Health UnitMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:05-OCT-2021Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:01-JAN-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:60Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $35.81Maximum Salary: $47.67Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor’s degree in Child & Youth Care or a related field or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal/public relations skills are required as are excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience in child and youth service delivery setting. Experience working in small groups or individually with children. Experience coaching parents to build their capacity. Able to prioritize work. Able to be an effective team member. Able to maintain confidentiality. Strong commitment to customer service. Able to deal courteously and effectively with clients.