Youth Support Worker - Surrey, Canada - PLEA Community Services Society of BC

PLEA Community Services Society of BC

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking two (2)
Casual On-Call Youth Support Workers for our U-Turn Specialized Residential Care Services team.

The proposed start date for these positions is April 22, 2024. These positions require BCGEU membership.

The youth who access these services have not experienced success in other residential settings; they have complex care needs that require supported family care living environments with a heightened level of support and supervision, and a range of specialized services.

These youth have been exposed to risk-provoking environments, and present with a variety of disabilities, mental health issues, challenging behaviours and involvement in the criminal justice system.

The incumbent is responsible for engaging the youth in one-to-one activities in the community that are aligned with the goals identified in their service plans, recognize their individual strengths and circumstances, and support their healthy development, and sense of success and well-being.

Position Type:
Casual On-Call

Location:
Surrey or Port Coquitlam, BC

Hours of Work:
Shifts will be available 7 days per week, including days and evenings.

The incumbent must be available to work at least two (2) shifts per week (one weekend shift and one weekday shift) at a minimum of three (3) hours each.

Minimum Requirements:

a Bachelor of Arts in social sciences or human services or a related discipline, and at least one (1) year of recent experience working in programs with youth who are deemed to be high risk and have complex needs and/or are involved in the criminal justice system, and their families/caregivers.

Who We Are:

PLEA is an accredited, not-for-profit, charitable community services agency that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver high quality, innovative services to children, youth, adults, and families facing significant challenges in their lives. PLEA is an ally in reconciliation.

The organization is committed to providing culturally safe programs and continuing to work towards breaking down the barriers that cause harm to Indigenous people and communities.

What You Will Do:

Work closely with the Services Coordinator and Family Caregivers to support the goals identified in each youth's service plan. Develop and implement appropriate plans, strategies and activities that will address their complex needs, strengthen their protective factors and provide a sense of belonging and stability.
Provide close supervision and support in the community that will assist youth to achieve their individual goals, maintain their motivation to make safer choices, improve their behavior, develop new interests and connections, and feel successful.
Implement interventions that address the complex personal, social and healthcare needs of the youth, and recognize the contextual dynamics they are experiencing. Provide opportunities to access and reconnect to available resources in the community that will enable and encourage youth to develop the necessary educational, personal, social, vocational and selfadvocacy skills. Include such community resources as an integral part of the youth's case management plan.
Maintain ongoing positive relationships with Family Caregivers and participate as part of the team responsible for improving the quality of life for the youth, addressing their individual strengths, needs, abilities and preferences consistently, and supporting their healthy development.
Teach life skills and community survival skills, provide emotional support and model acceptable behavior. Engage youth in acceptable recreational and social activities in the community that will build on their strengths, develop their interpersonal skills, and support their involvement in their culture to strengthen their sense of identity. Support youth towards integration and normative functioning in the community.
Develop collaborative relationships with youths' families/caregivers, significant others and informal support systems to maintain and strengthen these connections.
Respond to critical incidents and emergencies in current placements. Recognize potential crises, analyze these situations accurately and implement strategies to deal with them, and inform the manager when such situations arise. Provide on call and duty coverage for the program.
Maintain necessary program participant and program reports and statistics. Ensure that all records, reports and documentation pertaining to service delivery are accurate, complete and in compliance with PLEA's policies and procedures.
Establish strong connections to the community, including maintaining close working relationships with all formal and informal service providers.
Adhere to all policies and procedures established by PLEA, and meet the performance expectations of the position in a manner that demonstrates compassion and respect for all persons served. Exercise the responsibilities of the po