Youth and Family Outreach Worker - Squamish, Canada - Sea to Sky Community Services

Sea to Sky Community Services

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Squamish, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires union membership

Position Youth and Family Outreach Worker - Foundry

Nature of position Full-time, permanent***
Term Ongoing***
Start date May 29, 2023***
Qualifications:•Bachelor's degree in a related human / social service field.

Two (2) years recent related experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Valid First Aid Certificate
Valid BC Driver's License

Job Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working with youth dealing with parent education,

strategy development, mediation, counselling, advocacy, community

networking and life skills management.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a professional team.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with area social workers and other

community stakeholders.

Awareness of issues such as sexuality, mental health, substance abuse, child

development, socioeconomics, cultural diversity, and disabilities.

Ability to work outside regular office hours including after school, evenings

and weekends.

Knowledge and strong understanding of the child protection system and the

role of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.
Ability to travel through the Sea to Sky Corridor for work-related tasks.
Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, reconciliation, and

decolonization practices, as well as cultural sensitivity in service delivery.

Requirements:

Criminal record review
Signed confidentiality form
Approved reference check
Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required

Benchmark match:
Adult, Youth and/or Child Counsellor

Wage:
Paraprofessional Grid Level 14

Hours of work:35 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday

10am-6pm with flexibility of evenings and weekends to

accommodate program needs

Location:
Squamish - Foundry Sea to Sky

Automobile required:
Yes. Programming may take place in Whistler and Pemberton

on occasion

Closing date:
May 10, 2023