Facility Dog Handler
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Government of Alberta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Child Development/Support, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Responsibilities
Cont'd
Responsibilities include but not limited to
:
Therapeutic support - Utilizing trauma informed knowledge in the role, you will manage and integrate the presence of the facility dog to provide co-regulation and support to youth receiving services in a PCBC setting.Program creation - develop and manage initiatives focused on the use of the facility dogs at the Centre. This could include building youth's assertiveness skills by creating a life skills group in understanding of how service dog training unfolds, attending events as an ambassador to recruitment and or raise community awareness of work with vulnerable youth.Increase positive outcomes and well being for youth - help achieve therapeutic goals, promote social interactions, build empathy, encourage connections, promote healing, reduce stress, build capacity in social, emotional, physical, and life skill domains.Participate in social programming, trauma informed regulation activities, mindfulness activities, health education, recreational activities, cultural teachings and opportunities, and life skill development to support well being and short/long term goal.Ensure the safety, well-being and basic needs of the children/youth by supporting care according to the Agency policy and procedures, licensing requirements, accreditation standards and best practice.Support the provision of medical/dental/optical assessments and appointmentsParticipate in service team meeting that address treatment recommendations/interventions/progress and modifications where required.Maintain a safe workplace and follow OHS best practicesProvide case management for Children/youth that is consistent with Agency policies, procedures, philosophy, goals and learning environmentProvide therapeutic support and program creation development for clients.Demonstrate safe practice and follow regulations for the operations of a motor vehicle in accordance with agency policy and procedures.This position directly impacts youth receiving services, their family/guardians, and indirectly affects the community.
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