Youth Care Worker - White Rock, Canada - Sources Community Resources Society

Sources Community Resources Society

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White Rock, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Youth Care Worker - Casual

Location:
Lilac Place - Youth Services Program - South Surrey, BC

Hours:
Variable, casual, able to work awake overnight shifts (no weekends).

We are looking for a Youth Care Worker to join our Sources Lilac Place team This individual must be a great team player, have a passion for working with youth, and have a good understanding of trauma informed, harm reduction and strength-based approaches.

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC.

Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict.

We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation.

People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us.

We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission:
social wellness for our community.

Description of Position and Program
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Casual Youth Care Worker is a permanent, casual employee of Sources Community Resources. Lilac Place is a unique, part time residential program that assists families to stay together or reunify.

The dynamic Youth Care Worker position develops therapeutic relationships with youth to foster change in the youth and their families.

Duties include one-on-one and group interventions, case planning, and being involved in supporting positive change in family dynamics.

The residential component incorporates therapeutic group and recreational programming, behavioral management, day to day care of the youth, as well as liaising with social workers, schools, and various community resources.

Report writing, case management and maintenance of files and other administrative duties as required.

Responsibilities:

Provides ageappropriate day to day care of youth years of age)
Engages with youth effectively in both providing direction and participating in activities.
Ability to work with a trauma informed, strength bases, harm reduction approach an asset.
Enjoys working in a team environment with strong communication skills.
Ability to maintain records and write daily reports and logs

Program Specific Responsibilities:

Understanding an attachment approach to families
Supporting youth as well as caregivers
Willingness to practice cultural safety and celebrate diversity.

Qualifications:

Experience working with youth years of age)
Knowledge of residential programs routines and purpose
Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Must be able to use a computer effectively.
Must possess the following: valid Class 5 (full) BC driver's license, current first aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate (training provided), Food Safe certificate
Must be able to participate in recreational activities.
Three excellent supervisory references
Criminal record check is required.
Prefer some postsecondary education in psychology and related or a diploma or certificate in related studies.

Start date:

ASAP

Salary:
$26.78/hour + 4% in lieu of vacation