Part-Time Youth Care Worker

PLEA Community Services; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Une organisation communautaire reconnue recherche un travailleur de soins aux jeunes à temps partiel pour aider les jeunes ayant des défis comportementaux. Le rôle implique la supervision des jeunes dans un environnement résidentiel, le soutien à leurs besoins et l'encouragement au développement de compétences de vie. Vous serez un élément essentiel de leur cheminement vers une vie plus saine et épanouissante.

Benefits

Accès aux prestations de santé le premier jour du mois suivant la période d'essai

Programme d'assistance aux employés et à la famille

Adhésion à un programme de remise en forme

Événements sociaux financés par l'agence

Qualifications

• Diplôme requis dans un domaine lié aux services humains/sociaux.
• Plus de six mois d'expérience récente demandée.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des jeunes dans des environnements résidentiels.
• Coordination avec les familles et d'autres partenaires externes.
• Participer aux activités et à la planification des services pour les jeunes.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

Diploma in a related human/social services field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a Regular Part-Time Youth Care Worker for our Lighthouse team located in Maple Ridge, BC.The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible.This position requires BCGEU membership.

The Youth Care Worker provides care to youth with moderate to severe behavioural challenges and assists them to live healthily and successfully in a staffed resource home. The employee will ensure that the youth’s physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met, and introduce fun and fulfilling new routines and activities.

Hours of Work: The usual hours of work in this position are Friday to Monday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, based on 32 working hours per week. These work hours include a 30-minute paid meal period during which the employee is to remain on duty.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Diploma (60 credits/two years) in a related human/social services field.
• Over six (6) months of recent related experience.

Closing date for Internal Applications: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled.

Who We Are:

PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor youth in residential settings and ensure their safety and well-being. Recognize, analyze, and deal with potential emergency situations such as aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the youth and/or the public. Identify and report critical incidents to their manager. Comply with youth safety plans.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between the Family Caregiver, internal staff, and the youth. Liaise with external partners such as the school, family, and the community, where appropriate.
• Provide feedback to the youth on their behaviour, teach coping techniques and adaptive behaviour strategies, and provide guidance and support to youth on a one-to-one and/or group basis.
• Teach youth to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities. Provide life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance as required by their service plans.
• Participate in various youth-focused activities in accordance with the youth’s service plan.
• Participate in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (service plan) for youth living in a staffed resource home. Document, implement and provide input into the evaluation of the youth’s progress Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to youth in accordance with established policy.
• Coordinate, schedule and accompany youth to appointments and community outings.
• Perform residence/program maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and meal preparation.
• Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks, and case notes on daily activities with youth.
• Assist the youth in self-administering medication in accordance with established policy.
• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Bring:

• Effective interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective relationships with youth, Family Caregivers, internal staff, professionals and families.
• Effective de-escalation, crisis management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, make sound decisions and follow service and safety plans in high pressure situations.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends related to the program.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and database systems.

PLEA Benefits and Perks

• Eligibility to enroll in health/welfare benefits on the first day of the month following the completion of the probation period, including access to the annual physical activity fund (for fitness-related items or activities) and the annual education fund (to take part in career-related courses or training events).
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): counselling support services and wellness resources for employees and their immediate family members.
• Discounted gym membership at Club 16 Trevor Linden and She's Fit.
• Perkopolis membership: an exclusive discount program for a variety of products and services (clothes, furniture, dining, auto, events, etc.)
• Agency-Sponsored Social Events (i.e., summer barbecue, annual holiday party, and team days).

PLEA offers the Municipal Pension Plan to eligible employees as per the plan’s criteria.

• Satisfactory Consolidated Criminal Record Clearance (CCRC) through the Ministry of Children and Family Development's Centralized Services HUB.
• Willingness to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test prior to the start of employment.
• Must possess a valid Basic First Aid certificate (formerly OFA Level 1) or be willing to obtain one prior to hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 or 7N B.C. Driver's License and suitable driver's abstract/claims history. This position requires travel in the lower mainland.
• Documentation that the applicant is legally authorized to work on an ongoing basis in Canada.

Note:PLEA conducts primary source verification of applicant's credentials including education, training, work history, and licensure.