Child Youth Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc is seeking a Child Youth Worker to join their vibrant team. This role involves providing care and support to youth in staffed homes, advocating for their rights, and fostering independence. Candidates should have a Child and Youth Care Diploma and relevant experience in community social services. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services with youth.
• Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice and Harm Reduction.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to young people in staffed homes.
• Advocate for children's rights and choices.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.

Skills

Crisis management

Effective communication

Non-verbal communication

Education

Grade 12 education

Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Youth Worker

About The Role

As our Child Youth Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to young people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the youth we support to be independent, self-determining, and live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

1. Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed.
2. Interact effectively with children we support.
3. Empower the children we support to be full citizens of their community.
4. Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans.
5. Foster positive relationships with the child’s family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community.
6. Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration.
7. Apply an excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies, including mental health needs.
8. Record daily activities and personal health information (PHI) of the children we support on our case management database.
9. Work with the children to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties.

You will have

1. Grade 12 education.
2. Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth experiencing significant mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
4. Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care.
5. Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.
6. Experience with Prader Willi or high-risk and challenging behaviour.
7. Strong crisis management skills and comfort in providing personal care.
8. Previous behaviour management training or courses.
9. Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members.
10. Non-verbal communication skills.
11. Restricted Class 5 driver’s license.
12. Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.
13. Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults.
14. Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) HUB clearance.
15. TB Test.
16. Moderate computer literacy.
17. Eligibility to work in Canada.

Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources?

Pacific Coast Children's Resources offers fulfilling work through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities, promoting independence, self-growth, and community integration. We are growing and creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting with the communities we serve, and collaborating within our team culture.

What We Offer

1. On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification.
2. Community involvement.
3. An inclusive, supportive work environment.
4. Competitive salary: $27.54 – $31.61 per hour.
5. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
6. Career development opportunities.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, those from gender and sexually diverse communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. We are committed to making every interaction welcoming, comfortable, and safe for all.

At Pacific Coast Children's Resources, we recognize that experience varies and are dedicated to welcoming new perspectives. If your experience aligns closely with our needs, we encourage you to apply.

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