Children and Youth with Support Needs Worker

Children & Youth with Support Needs Worker 

Our Children & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Program focuses on enhancing life skills, social skills and emotional regulation by facilitating activities that foster these abilities in a natural and fun way. The CYSN Worker will work with individuals and groups to build and enhance these skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Develop and implements short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation with the supervisor.

· Plan, prepare and facilitate group and/or individual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling methods to help resolve identified problems, needs and risks.

· Provide skill building in areas such as life skills, anger management or self-management techniques.

· Evaluate the effectiveness of client plans, reports on clients’ progress, and discusses related concerns with supervisor in order to resolve identified issues and move towards defined objectives.

· Outline services provided by the program and/or organization. Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.

· Maintain related records and statistics and provides reports to the supervisor as required.

· Liaise with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel as required. Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

· Two-year diploma in a related human/social service field.

· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with youth experiencing developmental disabilities, mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.

· Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Record Check is required.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.

• Clear Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).

• Position requires Union Membership.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular PT – 28 hours per week with flexible daytime hours Monday through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday shifts will include evening hours until 7:30 pm to support group programming.

Wage/Salary: starting at $29.22/hour

Grid Level: 11

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled