Child & Youth Worker - Nights - (220903)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a qualified individual to provide evening and night supervision to children with mental health concerns. The role includes participating in a multidisciplinary team and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate must have a recognized recreational program background and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in Child, Youth and Family, Mental Health Services.
• Provides evening and night supervision to children/youth with mental health concerns.
• Monitors the environment to ensure a safe milieu.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to stay awake during night shift

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from a recognized recreational program

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in Child, Youth and Family, Mental Health Services. Provides evening and night supervision to children/youth with mental health concerns. Monitors the environment to ensure a safe milieu.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one year\'s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position such as: ability to remain awake throughout night shift, and perform tasks in a manner that supports the milieu.
• Ability to operate related equipment.