About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working in the community setting and in the client's home, the Child Youth & Family Support Worker provides child management and parenting training, coaching, counseling and support services for children, youth and families experiencing social, behavioral and/or emotional challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Successful completion of a recognized two (2)-year Child & Youth Care diploma program.
Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to children, youth and families.
Two (2) year's recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
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Knowledge of child development, parenting and family systems, family violence, cross-cultural practice.
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Knowledge of conflict management/resolution techniques.
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Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Deal with others effectively.
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Group facilitation skills.
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Ability to travel.
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Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
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Problem solve.
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Teach child management and parenting skills.
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Sound judgment and good observation skills.
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Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
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Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Promote positive change and independence.
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Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
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Operate related equipment, including a computer.
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Keyboard 30 wpm.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working in the community setting and in the client's home, the Child Youth & Family Support Worker provides child management and parenting training, coaching, counseling and support services for children, youth and families experiencing social, behavioral and/or emotional challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Successful completion of a recognized two (2)-year Child & Youth Care diploma program.
Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to children, youth and families.
Two (2) year's recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
-
Knowledge of child development, parenting and family systems, family violence, cross-cultural practice.
-
Knowledge of conflict management/resolution techniques.
-
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-
Deal with others effectively.
-
Group facilitation skills.
-
Ability to travel.
-
Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
-
Problem solve.
-
Teach child management and parenting skills.
-
Sound judgment and good observation skills.
-
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
-
Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
-
Promote positive change and independence.
-
Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
-
Operate related equipment, including a computer.
-
Keyboard 30 wpm.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.