Youth Support Worker - Chilliwack, Canada - Pacific Community Resources Society

Pacific Community Resources Society

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Chilliwack, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Youth Support Worker - Day/ Evening

Program & Location :
TRAVERSE - Chilliwack

Supervisor:
Team Lead - Traverse

Employment Type:
Regular Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Grid 13 ($ $29.00/hour)

Closing Date:
Date & Time

**Flexible hours may be required

Opportunity

The daytime/evening YSW works as part of a large multi-disciplinary team that provides treatment for substance use for youth in a residential setting.

The team works within the strategic objectives of Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to our participants.

As a member of the treatment team, the YSW will utilize trauma-informed practice to provide basic care, case planning and to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth.

Responsibilities:

Support the daily activities of the program through traumainformed practice, care of participants, case planning, transitions, and discharges.
Participate in setting attainable expectations for each participant and supporting the achievement of identified goals.
Participate in case conferences/meetings with team members to identify and manager youth mental health and substance abuse issues.
Collaborate with the team to facilitate the management of cases; coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.
In coordination with clinical and recreational staff, support relevant group programming.
Develop and plan activities that align with programming philosophies.
Dispense medication in accordance with medical direction.
Transport participants to appointments and activities as required.
Other related duties as required.
Provide support to participant's families.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and staff and participate in team efforts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, bachelor's degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years' direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years' experience.
A sound understanding is required regarding the impact of trauma, both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviors and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, FASD, ADHD, the effects of abuse and how this relates to substance abuse.

Additional Assets

Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
Tuberculosis and medical clearance
Current standard first aid certificate
Class 5 Driver's license with business use insurance
Use of own vehicle required (Mileage is paid)
Driver's abstract

Who We Are

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves the some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope.

We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services.

We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Our Vision - Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

Our Mission - To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values - Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kwikwəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

We Offer

Equitable Base Pay we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day
Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned time off program
Fullday agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
Inhouse digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.
Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements details for this posting will be provided on request.