Awake Overnight Youth and Family Support Practitioner

Awake Overnight Youth and Family Support Practitioner

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Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Hours:

11pm-7am

The Journey’s Program is a six-bedded live-in program for youth ages 13 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journey’s offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 6‑12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their supports to identify strengths and areas of growth where resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting) wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.

The programming at Journeys focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self‑worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their supports to allow for successful and stable transitions. The Journeys Program provides youth with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Journeys Program.

The Youth and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct youth support. Youth and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.

• Strong relationship development skills.
• Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and being flexible.
• Strong communication and de‑escalation skills.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Program
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Work Wellness Program

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self‑identifying as an Indigenous Person.