Welcome to Nightwind Treatment Centre

Nightwind Treatment Centre (NWTC) serves youth ages 12 to 22. We offer a number of trauma-informed programs to support youth who are experiencing challenges. Through daily living, recreational activities and individual and group counselling, we believe that each youth can acquire the skills necessary to move on and be able to contribute productively in society. We work with each individual youth, their caseworker and their family (when appropriate) to develop a plan which will aid them in achieving their individual goals and planning for their future.

Kihew House, Sturgeon County

9-bed, Rural Treatment Program for young women ages 12-18
Treatment program supporting abuse history, substance abuse, conflict
Trauma-informed care integrated into the program
Indigenous cultural teachings and experiences as the foundation of treatment aligned with the medicine wheel and seven sacred teachings.

Grandmother Turtle House, Westlock

4-bed, Small Town TSIL Program for young women ages 15-22
Transition to Semi-Independent Living program
Trauma-informed care integrated into the program
Focus on daily living skills, school success, employment and transitioning to independence.

Stony Creek, Tawatinaw Valley

7-bed, Rural Co-Ed Treatment Program for youth ages 12-18
Treatment program supporting abuse history, substance abuse, conflict
Trauma-informed care integrated into the program
Healing and skill-building through agricultural programming.

Job Purpose

Under direction of the Program Manager/Team Leader and Shift Supervisor, Youth Care Workers are responsible maintaining a healthy and safe routine for persons-served contributing to an effective treatment environment.

Attitudes

• Maintain the philosophy that “every child will do well if they can”
• Utilize a trauma informed approach by maintaining healthy relationships with colleagues and persons-served and the effective prevention and resolution of conflict

Environment

• Maintain a culture of learning, professional growth, trauma informed practice, cultural relevance and overall focus on healing and treatment for persons-served

Person-Served Support

• Perform all job duties in accordance with NWTC Code of Conduct and Child and Youth Care Association Ethical guidelines

• Be familiar with all medication plans and ensure medication is administered correctly
• Complete pre and post shift debriefs with colleagues
• Ensure persons-served are maintaining a healthy routine including school, cultural activities/learning, education, treatment, recreation, life skills and sleep
• Support emotional health of persons-served by listening, supporting effective conflict resolution and maintaining safety
• Promote safety in all activities of the program

• Be familiar with the process of new client orientation upon arrival according to NWTC Policies & Procedures
• Assist in therapeutic activities including Alateen, smudging, grounding activities, stress reduction, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, group therapy and by maintaining an effective treatment environment
• Ensure that the program is clean and that persons-served are learning important life skills

• Consult with persons-served on food preferences and support healthy meal planning, preparation and clean-up
• All other duties related to provided support to persons-served

Human Resources

• Ensure all mandatory training is current
• Ensure that personnel file is updated in accordance with legislation, contractual obligations, accreditation standards and NWTC Policy and Procedure

Finance

• Follow NWTC Policies and Procedures and supervisor direction regarding expenses and reporting of expenses including floats and managing receipts
• Promote effective cost saving measures to maintain high quality care and remain fiscally responsible

Risk Management & Safety

• Ensure Risk Management Plan is being followed to effectively respond to risks within the program
• Compliance with all safety procedures including the Emergency Response Plan

• Ensure critical incidents are competed, tracked and reported according to NWTC Policy and Procedure

Communications

• Promote positivity and hopefulness with persons-served, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by the Oath of Confidentiality, NWTC Code of Conduct and the Child and Youth Care Association Ethical guidelines

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with indigenous culture
• Experience working with indigenous children and youth in care is essential
• Bachelor or Diploma in Human Services or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth