Child and Youth Care Worker

Original job posting

The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for the health, well-being, and daily development of program residents in a therapeutic home setting. This role also includes supervisory duties, administrative tasks, and liaising with families and outside agencies.

Job details

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. Our therapeutic programs are designed to create safe, nurturing, and growth-oriented environments for children, youth, and adults with support needs. Join our team as a Child and Youth Care Worker (Senior Worker Position) at our Therapeutic Home in North Burnaby, where you are responsible for ensuring the health, well-being, and development of program residents, while providing some supervisory and administrative duties. Hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday 7am-3pm Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of residential care worker experience OR college diploma in a related field + 3 years’ experience. * Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills * Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License * Current First Aid/CPR training (We will train those who require this) * Current MANDT Training (we will train those who require this) * Proof of a COVID-19 double vaccination record Therapeutic Home Team Responsibilities: 1. Ensure primary youth's needs are met, including intake, progress reports, and communication with professionals. 2. Maintain home cleanliness and safety, oversee chores, and property upkeep. 3. Attend to the medical, dental, and court needs of youth. 4. Facilitate recreational and educational activities. 5. Assist youth with house routines, hygiene, and life skills. 6. Monitor behaviors and encourage social standards. 7. Attend team meetings, provide input into program development, rules, and policies. 8. Foster a positive and caring environment, and build relationships with youth. 9. Provide a safe space for communication and assist with future care plans. 10. Liaise with outside agencies, courts, and families. 11. Attend training and contribute to care approaches and decisions. 12. Manage daily petty cash. Senior Worker Responsibilities: 1. Demonstrate a higher level of training and experience. 2. Assist the Program Supervisor and demonstrate independence in decision-making. 3. Provide counselling, identify emotional, social, and behavioral issues. 4. Offer input for program development and provide leadership. 5. Assist with administrative tasks and provide on-call coverage. 6. Attend meetings and submit reports within deadlines. Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer: * Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training * Professional development and advancement within our ever-growing organization * 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents * Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days * Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary * Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses) * And more! We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered.

What you’ll do

The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for the health, well-being, and daily development of program residents in a therapeutic home setting. This role also includes supervisory duties, administrative tasks, and liaising with families and outside agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a college diploma with 3 years of residential care experience. A valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are also required.

Benefits

• Extended health insurance
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Wellness days
• Sick days
• Group RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Hands-on training

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Residential care
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Behavioral monitoring
• Life skills coaching
• Administrative support
• Leadership
• Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• MANDT training
• Documentation
• Relationship building
• Conflict resolution
• Program development
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Valid Driver's License
• Program Development
• Decision Making
• Cleanliness
• Optometry
• Life Skills Development
• Progress Reporting

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Child and Youth Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers