Child and Youth Care Worker 611 Program FT Days

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Child and Youth Care Worker works with a young individual in a highly structured and personalized program within a home environment. They develop and maintain a safe learning environment based on the strengths abilities and needs of the youth to enhance their level of independence and quality of life. The Care Worker builds strong relationships with the youth to support their personal development and responds effectively to a variety of challenging situations and behaviors with appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide opportunities to acquire and maintain life skills necessary for independent living
• Support morning routine
• Provide emotional support and reassurance using trauma-informed approaches
• Follow individualized care plans including behavioural strategies and safety plans
• Maintain a safe secure and clean home environment including performing housekeeping laundry meal prep etc.
• Respond to medical behavioural and emotional needs including crisis situations
• Use de-escalation and crisis response strategies in line with policies
• Complete accurate documentation and communication logs
• Research resources tools or strategies to better support the youth (e.g. new interests coping strategies or skill development recreational activities etc.)
• Administer or support medications in accordance with policy (as required)
• Provide communication and support to family members and care team including school and community professionals.
• Attends ICM meetings and other appointments with youth as required.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field
• Experience working with a care team to support youth with diverse needs.
• Or a combination of education training and experience.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills (with youth families and professionals)
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis situations
• De-escalation conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Trauma-informed empathetic and strengths-based practice approach
• Sound judgment critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently overnight and as part of a team
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail
• Organization and time management skills
• Clear accurate written and verbal communication (documentation)
• Initiative and adaptability in a dynamic residential environment
• Understanding of boundaries professionalism and confidentiality

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 Drivers license and safe driving record
• Access to reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shifts on time. Access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Consent to Criminal Record and Background Check by the MCFD Hub.
• This position requires Union membership and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.
• Following trainings are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C Mandt-RCT Safe Talk Safe Food Handling Medication Management MCFD Privacy Abuse and Neglect Awareness training Anti-Bullying and Harassment.
• Physical requirements of the job include performing household duties including yard work snow removal general cleaning duties etc.

BENEFITS

• Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental Vision Paramedical Services Life Insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program etc. upon completion of the probationary period.
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority as per the Collective Agreement
• 13 days of paid stat holidays per year
• 1 day per month sick leave accrual
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
• Community involvement and wellbeing activities
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies

PROGRAM: 611 Down or 611 Down

LOCATION: Kamloops BC

STATUS: Full-Time

HOURS of WORK: 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday Days 730am - 330pm

REPORTS TO: 611 Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $27.54 - $31.61 (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE: Open until successful applicant is found

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ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion visible or invisible diverse abilities gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age or citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection the burden of proof rests with the Employer.