Part-time Youth Worker - Burnaby, Canada - Hollyburn Family Services

Hollyburn Family Services
Hollyburn Family Services
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Burnaby, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

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Part time
Description

At Hollyburn Family Services**, we empower growth and inspire change and we're looking for people to join our team who want to do the same. If this sounds like you, read on. We'd love to have you on our team


Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary education in related field and/or equivalent experience working with atrisk youth
  • 23 years of experience working with atrisk youth with complex mental and behavioural challenges, and who may be aggressive
  • Experience or knowledge of traumainformed care
  • Ability to set strong boundaries and build appropriate rapport with youth
  • Knowledge regarding brain injury and higher rates of impulsivity emotional dysregulation, processing disorder, lower ability to evaluate risk and diminished critical thinking skills
  • Experience working with clients with selfinjurious behaviours
  • Understanding of attachment disorders
  • Experience performing outreach, working with community resources, and funders
  • Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check and Ministry of Children and Family Development consolidated check (takes up to 6 weeks to process so please plan accordingly)
  • Proof of COVID19 double vaccination record
  • Valid Driver's License is an asset

A sample of what you'll be doing:

  • Performing outreach as needed
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
  • Building positive working relationships with the youth, their families, community members, and other professionals (e.g. social workers, probation officers)
  • Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities
  • Performing household maintenance duties, preparing meals, administering medication
  • Attending school meetings and case conferences when required
  • Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting and maintaining appropriate limits
  • Collaborating with the clinical team and providing input into assessments and youth care plans

Salary:
$22.70-$24.00/hour plus benefits


Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

  • Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
  • Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
  • 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
  • Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
  • Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
  • Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
  • Free parking
  • Petfriendly work environment
  • And more
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