Specialized Caregiver Supports

Axis Family Resources Ltd.; Trail; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in British Columbia is looking for Specialized Caregiver Supports in Trail or Castlegar. You will support individuals living in Specialized Supportive Housing, focusing on their daily life skills and emotional well-being while providing a trauma-informed approach. The role offers in-depth training and promotes a positive environment for both staff and persons served.

Benefits

Yearly wage increases

Level 1 First Aid training provided

CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided

Extended health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social services.
• Knowledge of complex trauma, Autism, or similar conditions is beneficial.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support persons served in achieving educational, social, and recreational goals.
• Promote a positive and healthy environment.
• Provide direct delivery of program activities.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Effective communication

Education

Certificate or diploma in Community Services

Health Care Aid

Human Services

Job description

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual Specialized Caregiver Supports in either Trail or Castlegar, BC to support Persons Served living in our Specialized Supportive Housing. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with our Persons Served through a trauma-informed practice is the core of our work. 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 or Specialized Caregiver Supports, you will be provided with in-depth training, a private secured staff room for sleep, and 24-hour support.

About Axis Family Resources Ltd. :

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 certificate or 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 behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset(please outline type of experience in the ‘message to the employer’ section during the application process)
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s license
• 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)
• Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone :

• A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training 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 counselling 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.