Child and Youth Support Worker - Merritt, Canada - Interior HomeCare Solutions

Interior HomeCare Solutions
Interior HomeCare Solutions
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Merritt, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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OTHER TITLES

  • Community Service Worker
  • Residence Support Worker
  • Youth Support Worker

DESCRIPTION:


Interior HomeCare Solutions has been providing nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their homes for over 25 years.


We are looking for individuals to fulfill multiple full-time, live-in positions. Shifts are 24 hours, on a 3 on 3 off rotation with a daily rate of $475/day


As a residential support worker with Interior HomeCare Solutions, you will play a vital role in caring for at-risk children and youth in a live-in residential home setting.

Your role will include providing day-to-day in-home direct care including personal care to persons with developmental disabilities, managing the household, and implementing the care plan with various strategies and interventions to assist the growth, development and success of the person you will be caring for.

You will participate as a member of the care team, facilitate activities and visits for the individual, regularly write reports and submit documentation on the individual's plan, and respond to and help the person safely through behavioral needs and challenges.


BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental and extended benefits upon successful completion of employment probation and meeting eligibility requirements
  • Competitive wages
  • Regular training in special needs, trauma, nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Flexible Work Schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing nurturing, compassionate care
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities, Autism, is beneficial
  • Knowledge of alternate communication method is beneficial
  • Knowledge of developmental trauma, mental health, addictions, and behavioral challenges is beneficial
  • Knowledge in Applied Behavior Analysis and the willingness to be coached on behavior intervention is beneficial
  • Time management skills to prioritize and organize the day.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous support practices would be beneficial
  • Understands the significance and maintenance of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of the legal aspects of documentation.
  • Skills to mentor and assist team members.
  • Skills to manage resources such as supplies.
  • Able to multitask
  • Ability to clearly and objectively communicate (verbally and in written format) in English.
  • Physical and mental ability to carry out duties.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of a 1year certification in Human Service Worker, Community and Care Worker, Child & Youth Care, addictions and community worker, diploma in Residential Care Aide fields, and 6 months experience, or an equivalent of relevant education and experience.
  • Criminal Record Check
  • HUB Check
  • Drug test prior to hiring
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safe
  • Resume with 3 Professional references
  • Class 5 clean drivers abstract

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $23.25 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Commuter benefits
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Merritt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- youth social work: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location
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