Children and Youth Worker

Position: Children and Youth with Support Needs Worker
Children & Youthwith Support Needs Worker
Our Children & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Program focuses onenhancing life skills, social skills and emotional regulation by facilitating activities that foster these abilities in a natural and fun way. The CYSNWorker will work with individuals and groups to build and enhancethese skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and implements short-term,issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation with the supervisor.

Plan, prepare and facilitate group and/or individual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling methods to help resolve identified problems, needs and risks.

Provide skill building in areas such as life skills, anger management or self-management techniques.

Evaluate the effectiveness of client plans,reports on clients’ progress, and discusses related concerns with supervisor inorder to resolve identified issues and move towards defined objectives.

Outline services provided by the program and/or organization. Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.

Maintain related records and statistics and provides reports to the supervisor as required.

Liaise with and/or promotes the interests ofclients with other community service providers, professionals and schoolpersonnel as required. Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience

Two-year diploma in a related human/social service field.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with youth experiencing developmental disabilities, mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.

Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care.

Additional Requirements

Criminal Record Check is required.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’sLicense with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.

Clear Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).

Position requires Union Membership.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week:
Regular PT – 28 hours per week with flexible daytime hours Monday through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday shifts will include evening hours until 7:30 pm to support group programming.

Wage/Salary:
starting at $29.22/hour

Grid Level:
11

Final date to receive applications:
This position will remain open until filled