Residential Child and Youth Care Worker - Coquitlam, Canada - Alternate Shelter Society

Description

• Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or related degree and/or two years of experience in providing care to youth who have experienced conflict within the family and community at large, and exhibit conduct and behavioral disorders.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of adolescent development, youth issues and community resources.
• Ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in the face of a variety of behaviors, and does not have biases in terms of culture, religion, race, creed, sexuality, ability or physical appearance.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and handle crisis situations and conflict.
• Ability to maintain strong personal boundaries with the youth and fellow staff members.
• Sound oral communication skills and the ability to relay important information as needed.
• Sound written communication skills, ability to fill out paperwork correctly and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid standard first aid and food safe.
• Valid driver's license.

Successful applicants will need to complete two criminal records checks and undergo a Tuberculin skin test if one has not been previously completed.

• No

• Onsite parking

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Optional temperature checks are performed prior to entry to the resource and mask are recommended when social distancing cannot be enforced.

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Class 5 Driver's Licence (preferred)

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)