Youth Support Workers - Kamloops, Canada - Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services

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Kamloops, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PROGRAM: 611 Youth Living Program

LOCATION:
Kamloops, BC

STATUS:
Permanent Full-Time

COMPENSATION:
$ $30.69 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

VACANCIES:

1. 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM
2. 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Child and Youth Care Worker works with a young female 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 her level of independence and quality of life.

The Care Worker builds strong relationships with the youth to support her 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
Deescalating crisis situations using appropriate interventions
Attending case management meetings
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 clientfocused recreational and other activities

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Human or Social Service or other related field
Experience working with a care team to support youth with diverse needs.
Or a combination of education, training and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Be physically active and involved in supporting the child/youth in various client-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 behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
Provide life skills support and development, interventions, and guidance to youth
Develop and implement clientfocused schedules, plans, and goalsetting methods
Work effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a team
Take initiative, notice what needs to be done in the program, and follow through
Manage conflict effectively
Provide clear and accurate written documentation
Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning.
Cook healthy, nutritional meals
Assess the personal safety of staff and client(s) and respond appropriately to crisis situations
Provide medication administration as per ICS policy and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid 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.
Complete set of Covid19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
Physical abilities to provide individuals with recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
This job requires union membership.

BENEFITS:

Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period
Municipal Pension Plan
6% vacation accrual
Fully paid statutory holidays
1 day/month sick time accrual
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step
Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities

ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status.

Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.