Youth Support Worker, Full-time - Surrey, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
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JOB POSTING

Job Title:


Youth Support Worker Status:
Full Time

Program:
A'mut

Hourly Rate:
$ $26.82

Location:
Surrey Posting #: 23-062

Hours: 37 hours/week (Line A)

Closing Date:
March 28, 2023

Schedule:
Sunday, 7:00am -7:00pm

Monday, 6:00am-3:30pm

Tuesday, 7:301m - 3:30pm
**Wednesday, 7:30am-4:00pm

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the
cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.


We are recruiting for a casual, on-call, Youth Support Worker for A'mut Place. Located in Surrey,

A'mut
is a full-time live-in program for adjudicated Indigenous female youth between the ages of 1- to-18 as an alternative to incarceration.

Youth support workers manage the day to day living
environment and provide culture-based programming that addresses substance use, wellness and
mastering new skills for their futures. Staff are supported by an art facilitator, Elder, and community
- based resources.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth in the program.
  • Act as a positive role model for clients, providing life skills training and behavior management.
  • Support youth in achieving and maintaining their goals. Enable youth to address their substance use
and personal risk factors.

  • Record all activities and interactions with participants.
  • Lead daily group activities and participate in case management.
  • Maintain daytoday operations of residence in adherence to Community Care regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Diploma in related field plus two (2) years related experience or the equivalent combination of
education and experience.

  • Experience in bedbased environment with knowledge of issues related to substance use and
trauma, or like and similar experience.

  • Working knowledge of legislation and policies related to Social Assistance, Mental Health Act and
Youth Justice.

  • Understanding of the biopsychosocial spiritual model of substanceuse, as well as traumainformed
practice.

  • Experience working with Indigenous cultures and understanding of culturally safe practices.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.***
    MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Food Safe Level
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
  • Evidence of COVID19 vaccination status.
  • Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
  • Doctor's Note of fitness required.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
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Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record.
EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly
encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional
educational backgrounds and field experience.


We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
**interview will be contacted.
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