Full-time Youth Workers - North Vancouver, Canada - Hollyburn Family Services

Hollyburn Family Services

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full 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

As a
Youth Care Worker at our youth therapeutic program located
in
North Vancouver
, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides support, care, and mentorship to at-risk youth with complex mental health, behavioural challenges, and substance use.

This is a specialized resource supporting youth on a short-term basis using Hollyburn's model of care and practices, to ensure youth's individual needs and supports are available to them within their community and cultural practices.

The resource will often see several client intakes and discharges yearly.

The lines available are:

Thursday through Monday, 3pm11pm shifts or 3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday
Friday-Sunday, 7am3pm shifts, plus Monday-Tuesday 3pm11pm or Wednesday-Thursday 3pm11pm

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in related field and/or equivalent experience working with atrisk youth
Minimum one year of experience working with atrisk youth with complex mental and behavioural challenges and substance use
Knowledge or experience working with Indigenous youth
Experience or knowledge of traumainformed care
Ability to set strong boundaries and build appropriate rapport with youth
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
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 or exemption from the provincial health authority

A sample of what you'll be doing:

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 outreach as needed
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