Child & Youth Care Worker
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Child & Youth Care Worker
Job Title: Child &Youth Care Worker
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (35hours per week)
Compensation: $28.06 - $31.11
Location: Varies from Sechelt to Pender Harbor
About Community Services
Since 1974 Sunshine CoastCommunity Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive changefor people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care dedication andadaptability we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement TogetherAgainst Violence Child and Family Counselling and Family Youth andChildrens Services.
Guided by our core valuessocialjustice interdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are driven toempower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionatevalues-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives ofothers. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The Child and Youth Workersupports vulnerable and/or at-risk youth from Port Mellon to Pender Harbour onthe Sunshine Coast. This is achieved through individual and group support andoutreach with the aim of increasing life skills social networks and safetyusing a harm reduction model. Specific supports include but are not limitedto developing Youth-Centred Plans focused on behavior management andsocial/life skills development. This role also involves significant outreach tothe community providing resources and information to youth-servingorganizations schools and caregivers. The Child and Youth Worker reports tothe Lead of Youth Care Services.
What Youll Do
- Creating a safecomfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providingage-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
- Promoting behavioralchange and personal growth for children and youth who are having difficultiescoping as a result of social emotional physical or cognitive delays.
- Designing implementingand evaluating youth-centered individual plans to aid in transitioning youth toindependence.
- Providing life skillstraining as per goals set out by the youth and other stakeholders.
- Supporting youth toachieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach.
- Reaching out to youth attimes when and in places where they are not connected to adult supervisionassessing their primary needs and taking appropriate action using a harmreduction model of service delivery.
- Working within the youthscommunity to utilize local resources and programs.
- Initiating activity groupsrelated to the specific needs and goals of the youth.
- Participating in caseconferencing as required.
- Maintaining accurate andcurrent file records on all youth.
- Maintaining awareness ofcommunity resources and gaps as well as the socio-economic and geographicalmake-up of the community.
- Consulting with socialworkers other professionals and family when appropriate.
- Adhering to SCCSS policiesand procedures and meeting all legal contractual financial and othercompliance requirements such as CARF.
- Participating in andcontributing to regular staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Post-secondary educationin a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A good understanding ofand experience working with children and youth with physical or mentaldevelopmental disabilities.
- An understanding of thechallenges facing youth with brain differences.
- Experience and a solidunderstanding of the harm reduction model.
- Experience creatingparticipant-centred plans.
- An understanding of andexperience working with youth transitioning into adulthood.
- Ability to work a varietyof shifts to accommodate appointments after school in the evenings and onweekends.
- Demonstrated ability tocommunicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmentalneeds.
- Culturally competentpractices and an understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenouscommunities families and individuals.
- Strong computer skills inMicrosoft Office Suite and experience with an electronic client recordsmanagement system.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation:Wevalue fairness and clarity in our wages.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Employer covers100% of health benefits and 75% of long-term disability premiums.
- Generous Vacation Time:3 weeks ofvacation
- Wellness and Flexibility:Receive specialleave annually for wellness personal needs and more.
- Professional Development Support:Paidmemberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities forgrowth.
- Community Impact:Be part of meaningfulwork that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection:Participate in ourannual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun engaging activities that fostercollaboration and connection.
Additional information:
- A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle arerequired for travel across the Sunshine Coast.
- Successful completion of a criminal records check.
- Emergency First Aid Certification
- Activities such as but not limited to swimmingcooking and hiking
- Significant lifting carrying stooping kneelingcrouching and/or crawling
- This position works in a variety of environmentsincluding executing programs at multiple locations across the coast includingoutdoors community settings community events and in SCCSS buildings.
How to Apply:
We are committed to ensuring our applicationprocess is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations duringany part of the application process please contact .
We are an equal opportunity employer and donot discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origingender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disabilitystatus.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
