Child and Youth Care Worker

Youth Services Temp Kamloops, BC $29.22 - $33.54 CAD per hour

• Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field
• Experience working with a care team to support youth with diverse needs.
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Class 7 or BC Class 5 driver’s license and safe driving record
• Access to reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shifts on time. Access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Consent to Criminal Record and Background Check by the MCFD Hub.
• This position requires Union membership and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.
• Following trainings are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset:
  Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, Safe Talk, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, MCFD Privacy, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.
• Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals with recreational activities and household duties, including hiking, biking, yard work, snow removal, general cleaning duties, etc.

• COMPENSATION: $29.22-$33.54 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
• Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period in the job.
• Optional paid vacation and stat leave accruals OR 10.6% additional pay with every paycheck
• Up to 5 fully paid sick days per year
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
• Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
• Community involvement and wellbeing activities
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Casual and Part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the candidate's current contribution status. If you are already a contributing member, then your contributions are continued without interruptions.

The Child and Youth Care Worker works with a young individual in a highly structured and personalized program within a home environment. They develop and maintain a safe learning environment based on the strengths, abilities, and needs of the youth to enhance their level of independence and quality of life. The Care Worker builds strong relationships with the youth to support their in personal development and responds effectively to a variety of challenging situations and behaviors with appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing opportunities for the youth to acquire and maintain life skills necessary for independent living
• Providing guidance in behavior management and educating on adapting behavior and coping techniques
• De-escalating crisis situations using appropriate interventions
• Providing communication and support to family members, community professionals, and the care team
• Meal planning and preparation
• Maintaining the home, including housekeeping, laundry, yard work, etc.
• Completing documentation and reporting
• Participating in youth-focused recreational and other activities

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

• Be physically active and involved in supporting the child/youth in various youth-focused activities, such as biking, swimming, walking, hiking, etc.
• Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the youth, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
• Support and interact effectively with the children/youth who have experienced trauma
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors, crisis situations, and…