Team Leader, Full-Time at Taproot Community Support Services — NeverHard

The Program Spirit of Our Youth is a division of Taproot Community Support Services. At Taproot, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends. Spirit of Our Youth provides culturally based programming, support, and safe home-based accommodations to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and youth, ages 3 through 18. Our trauma-informed services empower those we serve and help foster community connections with honesty, compassion and respect. Our well-maintained homes are in safe, established neighborhoods. Close to schools, playgrounds and easy access to transportation, our homes are part of the community and create a welcoming environment. We provide healthy routines, which include recreational opportunities and transportation. Traditional teachings can empower youth to make strong connections with family and community. Each youth has access to culturally knowledgeable staff who can provide individual support and connection to cultural opportunities including sweats, weekly sharing circles, smudging, pipe ceremonies, feasts, round dances, traditional healing, languages and access to community Elders and Cultural Helpers. The Position We are looking for an experienced, adaptable Team Lead to oversee a youth home. You must share our values of integrity, resilience, teamwork and be open to cultural involvement. The Team Leader is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations in the group home. The Team Leader provides and maintains a safe, supportive and culturally open environment in order to support the development of the youth and staff. Schedule: One (1) Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week • Monday through Friday, occasional evening and weekends expected. • Will be required to provide 1 week of on-call support every 6-8 weeks. In Your Role You Will • Oversee youth program staff performance through ongoing feedback, staff supervision and regular performance reviews. • Prepare menus and recreation plans • Initiate new staff training and orientation. • Meet with staff for case consultation and youth file reviews. • Prepare and maintain staff schedules - including holiday requests, leaves of absence, etc. • Review & approve timesheets; ensure completeness and accuracy. • Help employees with conflict resolution and address disciplinary matters. • Ensure employees adhere to organizational policies, procedures and CAC accreditation standards and that incidents are managed and reported accordingly. • Coordinate all youth intakes and discharges • Advocate for youth in the group homes and programs. • Advise and oversee implementation of individualized service plans and youth programming. • Provide On-call coverage • Liaise with Child and Family Services and other external agencies/professionals involved with youth served. • Complete monthly reports. *** Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team. As An Ideal Candidate You Possess • Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Family Services or Human Services field, etc. • Minimum 5 years experience in Child and Youth Care. • 2+ years supervisory experience in a social services role. • A current (within past 6 months) criminal record check and Children’s Services Intervention check prior to confirmation of employment • Must have - Class 5 Driver’s Licence (driver for minimally 3 years) with clean driver’s abstract & personal car insurance (2 million in third party liability) • First Aid/CPR Certificate Level C • Suicide Intervention, Self Harm, Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training • Indigenous awareness and cultural diversity training and awareness and understanding of Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. • Able to lift 50 lbs • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to remain calm, be self-motivated & able to motivate others. What Taproot Community Support Services Does In 2013, Spirit of our Youth became part of Taproot Community Support Services, the largest privately-owned national social services company in Canada. While operating autonomously, Spirit has full access to the extensive Taproot Community Support Services resources. Each day over 800 dedicated Taproot employees provide a wide range of proven and innovative services to more than 1300 people in three provinces. Taproot serves many First Nation and Métis communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, emphasizing cultural diversity and respect. As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts. Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $70 million. Spirit of Our Youth was started in 2000 out of a passion for helping Indigenous youth. From one home in Central Edmonton we have grown to operate five Group Homes as well as a Drive and Supervised Visits program. Our Employees Enjoy • Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends • Work/life balance • Learning and career development opportunities • Fair and competitive wages • Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta • Professional development opportunities and job-related training • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Long Service Milestone rewards • Employee referral bonus program • A values-driven workplace — as a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good Equal-Opportunity Employer Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. For more information on Spirit of Our Youth and Taproot Community Support Services or to apply for this position, visit our website at www.spirityouth.ca. No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.