Child and Youth Care Worker - Sechelt, Canada - Sunshine Coast Community Services

Sunshine Coast Community Services
Sunshine Coast Community Services
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Sechelt, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Child and Youth Care Worker
: Job Type**: Full-Time Term


Hours: 35


Wage:
$25.81-$28.61

Term Length: 1 Year with possibility of extension

Summary:

This position supports children and youth living along the Coast from Port Melon to Pender Harbour.

The Child and Youth Worker supports vulnerable and/or at-risk youth through individual, group support, and outreach along the Sunshine Coast increasing life skills, social networks, and safety using a harm reduction model.

Specific supports provided include, but are not limited to, the development of Youth-Centered Plans with a focus on behavior management, and social and life skills development.

In addition, this position plays a significant role in reaching out to and supporting youth in the community by providing resources and information to youth-serving organizations, schools, and caregivers.

The Child and Youth Worker reports to the Program Lead, Youth Care Services.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Ensures a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for children and youth providing ageappropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
  • Promotes behavioural change and personal growth of children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays.
  • Designs, implements, and evaluates youthcentered individual plans to aid in transitioning youth to independence.
  • Provides life skills training as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders.
  • Supports youth to achieve their established goals using a strengthsbased approach.
  • Reaches out to youth at times when, and in places where, they are not connected to adult supervision, assessing their primary needs, and taking appropriate action using a harm reduction model of service delivery.
  • Works within the youth's community to utilize local resources and programs.
  • Initiates activity groups, related to the specific needs and goals of the youth.
  • Participates in case of conferences as required.
  • Maintains accurate and current file records on all youth.
  • Maintains awareness of community resources and gaps as well as the socioeconomic and geographical makeup of the community.
  • Consult with social workers, other professionals, and family when appropriate.
  • Adheres to SCCSS policies and procedures and meets all legal, contractual, financial, and other compliance requirements such as CARF.
  • Participates and contributes to regular staff meetings.
  • Represents SCCSS in a positive and professional manner.
  • Supports the mission, vision, and values of SCCSS.

Qualifications and Requirements:


  • Postsecondary education in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Good understanding of, and experience working with, children and youth with physical or mental developmental disabilities.
  • Understanding of the challenges facing youth with brain difference.
  • Experience and solid understanding of the harm reduction model.
  • Experience creating participantcentered plans.
  • Understanding of, and experience with, youth transitioning into adulthood.
  • Ability to work on a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs
  • Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families, and individuals.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and experience with electronic client records management system.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Emergency Child Care First Aid.
  • Successful result of Criminal Record Check.
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle required.

Why Work for Community Services?:

SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, and a variety of paid leaves.

Paid leave includes 3 weeks' vacation during the first year, up to 4 weeks' sick leave, and 1-week special leave.

SCCSS offers opportunities for professional growth and to truly make a difference in the community.
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