Client Care Assistant

Your Opportunity: Helping youth in their recovery journey is one of the most fulfilling opportunities you can undertake. The Youth Recovery Treatment Program is in intensive, inpatient treatment program for youth aged 12-18 years recovering from the harmful effects of substance misuse and abuse. The 8-bed program is 3 months in duration and youth are involved in individual, group, recreational and family counseling as part of their recovery plan. Youth also attend an onsite school and access healthy community activities with staff support. As a Client Care Assistant, you are responsible for engagement, relationship building, supervision, observation and facilitation of some recreational and psychoeducational groups. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will participate and support youth in community-based activities and outings and role model healthy interpersonal communication. If you have energy, passion, a desire to support Alberta youth and families, a commitment to a high quality of patient care, and an excellent ability to engage with youth and build rapport, then this is a great opportunity for you! This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta Description: As a Client Care Assistant, you will work as a team member with all staff assisting in the provision of supportive care to clients with addictions. Your primary duties include providing supportive care to clients, ensuring a safe and secure facility, responding to client requests, communicating effectively with other staff and contributing to a therapeutic environment through interaction with clients. As part of an interprofessional team, you will contribute to the delivery of residential services to persons with an addiction promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. You will support clients to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will also work collaboratively with other health and service providers to maintain a safe and supportive environment

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Client Care Assistant
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Youth Recovery Program
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 24-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.74
• Maximum Salary: $27.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years direct experience working with youth in an inpatient setting. Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention is required. Non GDL license required Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in addiction and/or mental health settings.