Casual Youth Workers - Burnaby, Canada - Hollyburn Family Services

Hollyburn Family Services

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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. Whether you are new to the social services field and want to gain experience, are a veteran in this field, or seeking a new career path, we may have the perfect opportunity for you

As a
Casual Youth Care Worker (On-Call) for our therapeutic programs in the Burnaby area, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our team that provides support, care, and mentorship to at-risk youth with mental health challenges, brain injury, and/or substance use.

A variety of shifts are available, allowing you to work around school, family, or other obligations. Shift times are generally 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am (awake overnight), and 24-hour shifts from 10am-10am.

Qualifications:

Ability to meet our
Relief/Casual Team Guidelines and Expectations which includes providing at least 2 shifts of availability on the weekends, availability on holidays, and for and oncall shifts
High school diploma
23 years of experience working with atrisk youth with complex mental and behavioural challenges, and who may be aggressive
Experience or knowledge of traumainformed care
Ability to set strong boundaries and build appropriate rapport with youth
Knowledge regarding brain injury and attachment disorders
Experience working with clients with selfinjurious behaviours
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)
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Minimum Class 7N BC Driver's License (Class 5 preferred) and acceptable driving record
Proof of COVID19 double vaccination record

A sample of what you'll be doing:

Performing outreach, especially during awake overnight shifts
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
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
Driving youth to and from appointments, school, outings, etc.
Performing household maintenance duties, preparing meals, administering medication

Salary:
$22.70-$23.25/hour + 4% vacation pay on each pay cheque

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 internal advancement opportunities within our ever growing organization
Casual dress
Free parking
Petfriendly work environment
And more