Relief Worker - Squamish Apply

Hollyburn Family Services is recruiting relief workers in Squamish to work various shifts. You will work with a young school age female child who has special needs and has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various other conditions.

This position requires a high energy, very enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude. It is a great opportunity to increase your skills while working in a fast paced environment with a highly knowledgeable, dynamic team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Post-secondary education in ECE, ABA, Psychology or related field.

·   Experience working with children/youth with developmental disabilities or autism.

·   B.C. Driver's License is required .

·   First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates an asset.

·   Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·   Experience in creating social stories, visuals aids, sensory integration and report writing.

·   Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.

·   Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of autism.

·   Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.

·   Good understanding of crisis management.

·   Fluent English verbal and writing skills.

Please reply with a resume and cover letter.

 

 

 

Home Share Provider for Adults with Disabilities Apply

Hollyburn Family Services is looking for a home share provider in the Lower Mainland to open his/her own home and care for an adult with developmental disabilities.

 

Experience working/providing care for adults with disabilities is a must. The provider also must have mental health and behavioral support experience.

 

The provider is expected to assist with meal preparation.

 

Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License.  They also must be able to pass a driver’s abstract and criminal record check. A current First Aid and CPR Certification would be an asset.

 

Please respond in writing and provide at least three (3) professional references.

 

 

If you feel you are able to provide a safe, nurturing environment, please forward a cover letter and resume.

Behavioural Support Worker (Autism) - North Vancouver Apply

Behavioural Support Worker – North Vancouver

Hollyburn Family Services is recruiting for a Behavioural Support Worker position for a 2-bed respite residential home, located in North Vancouver. You will work with school-age children and youth who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder plus other concurrent mental disorders. Shifts are 24 hrs, 3 consecutive days per week. Candidates should be willing to work weekends.

This position requires a high energy, very enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude, willing to work with highly aggressive behaviours and children needing care 24/7.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·   2 year Post-secondary education in ECE, ABA, Child Psychology or related field.

·   At least 1 year of experience working with children/youth with developmental disabilities and autism.

·   At least 1 year of experience working in a residential environment.

·   Valid Class 5 Driver's License required .

·   First Aid/CPR certificate an asset.

·   Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

·   Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·   Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of autism needs and risk assessment and a good understanding of crisis management.

·   Must demonstrate experience dealing with children with severe behavioural challenges and mental health issues.

·   Must demonstrate emergency response skills and good decision making in dealing with safety issues and with manic/aggressive episodes if required.

·   Must demonstrate effective counselling skills, mediation and negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills.

·   Must demonstrate the ability to interact with external stakeholders in an effective manner.

·   Possess fluent English verbal and writing skills.

·   Possess initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

·   Be able to multitask; balancing client needs with administrative duties.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·   Experience in creating social stories, visuals aids, sensory integration and report writing.

·   Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.

·   Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of autism.

·   Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.

·   Good understanding of crisis management.

Benefits: Employer premium paid BC Medical, extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance and sick leave. A Registered Retirement Savings Plan is also available whereby the employer matches contributions up to 3% of gross salary. Competitive vacation package.

 

 

 

 

 

Awake Overnight - Relief Workers - Youth Services Apply

Various programs all over the lower mainland require various Awake Overnight relief workers to work shifts from 11 pm – 7 am, for weekends and weekdays.

 

Qualifications:

·         Minimum 1 years’ experience working with youth at risk.

·         Post-secondary education in a related field.

·         Unrestricted Class 5 License is a requirement.

 

Skills:

·         Demonstrated clear, direct and sensitive verbal and written communication skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging youth and life skills management.

·         Possess initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

·         Must possess strong self-care abilities.

 

Duties will include:

·         Maintaining forms and reports for each youth.

·         Assist/teach youth life skills as required.

·         Encourage acceptable social standards and set and maintain appropriate limits.

·         Provide youth with a safe environment where communication is encouraged.

 

 

 

Applicants should email their resume with a covering letter.

In Home Support Worker - Khatsilano Program Apply

 

In Home Support Worker

Khatsilano Program

3 x 24 hour shifts per week

 

Khatsilano is a home for a First Nations young women located in West Vancouver.

 

High energy, very enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude and good self-care is required.  It is a great opportunity to increase your skills while working in a fast paced environment with a highly knowledgeable, dynamic team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Post-secondary education in a related field.

·      Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth at risk.

·      Valid Unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license is required.

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·      Knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultural principles.

·      Good understanding of crisis management.

·      Demonstrated clear, direct and sensitive verbal and written communication skills in English.

·      Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging youth, strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.

·      Demonstrated knowledge of different youth care approaches, the development of youth service plans, and legislation and government regulations applicable to the program.

·      Ability to work collaboratively with community resources and within a team setting.

·      Ability to multitask; balancing youth needs with administrative duties.

·      Must demonstrate emergency response skills and good decision making in dealing with safety issues and with manic/aggressive episodes, if required.

·      Must possess strong self-care abilities.

Salary:  Competitive wages, based on education, training and experience.  Extensive benefit package is provided, including RRSP matching, MSP and dental.

Please apply with a resume and cover letter.  Deadline to apply is  Monday, July 3^rd, 2017 by 5:00 pm

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.