Sunshine Coast Community Services Society Looking for Child and Youth Care Worker at Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

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 age-appropriate 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 youth-centered 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 strengths-based 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 socio-economic and geographical make-up 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:

• Post-secondary 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 participant-centered 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.

SCCSS encourages all interested candidates to apply, but only those selected will be contacted.