Specialized Caregiver Supports

Axis Family Resources Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in British Columbia is hiring Specialized Caregiver Supports to work in the Regions of Kelowna, Penticton, or Vernon. This role involves promoting a positive environment for individuals in supportive housing and requires a diploma and experience in community services. The organization values team collaboration and provides ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Unionized workforce with yearly wage increases

CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided

Extensive in-house trainings

Exclusive discounts on various services

Wellness initiatives

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually

Extended health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in social services, or relevant education.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset.
• Knowledge of complex trauma and neurobiological conditions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support persons served in achieving educational and social goals.
• Promote a positive and healthy environment.
• Establish healthy relationships through a trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Empathy

Resiliency

Patience

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Education

Diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services

Job description

Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual Opportunities Available!

Locations : Kelowna, Penticton, or Vernon, BC

Summary :

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual Specialized Caregiver Supports to support Persons Served residing in Specialized Supportive Housing in Kelowna, Penticton, or Vernon, BC. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with our Persons Served through a trauma-informed practice is the core of our work. In this role, you will promote a positive and healthy environment that supports our persons served towards achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development. Resiliency, empathy, patience, and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries are qualities of people who establish a meaningful career with Axis.

As a Specialized Caregiver Supports , you will be provided with in-depth training and 24-hour on-call support.

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination may be required

About Axis Family Resources :

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• A diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social services or a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioral challenges will also be considered an asset
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s licence
• Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone :

• A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
• First Aid Certification provided
• Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following :

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counseling services, etc.)

Additional Information :

• A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.