Relief Worker - Squamish Special Needs (Autism) 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.

 

 

 

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.

Relief Worker - Squamish Youth Services Apply

As part of a team, a relief worker provides in-home/community based services to youth within a First Nations focused program who have complex problems and multiple needs requiring a coordinated and intensive response within their local community.
Relief workers are required immediately to work various shifts.

Applicants must be open to working weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

·   Minimum 1 year experience working with youth at risk.

·   Post-secondary education in a related field required.

·   Unrestricted Class 5 License is a requirement.

·   Knowledge with First Nations Culture and Teachings

Skills

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

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

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

·   Demonstrated knowledge of addictions, FASD, and attachment issues.

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

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

·   Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Duties will include:

·   Maintaining forms and reports for each youth.

·   Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities.

·   Assist/teach youth life skills as required.

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

·   Give input into assessments and youth care plans.

Required education:

·   Diploma/Certificate

Required experience:

·   Working with children or youth with challenging behaviours: 1 year

Required license or certification:

 

·   BC Driver's License

 

Please apply with resume and cover letter.

 

 

 

Relief Worker - Youth Services - Various Lower Mainland locations Apply

As part of a team, a relief worker provides in-home/community based services to youth within a First Nations focused program who have complex problems and multiple needs requiring a coordinated and intensive response within their local community.

Relief workers are required immediately to work various shifts.

Applicants must be open to working weekend shifts.

 

Qualifications:

·   Minimum 1 year experience working with youth at risk.

Minimum 1 year working with children or youth with challenging behaviours

• Post-secondary education in a related field required.

·   Unrestricted Class 5 License is a requirement.

·   Knowledge with First Nations Culture and Teachings

Skills

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

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

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

·   Demonstrated knowledge of addictions, FASD, and attachment issues.

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

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

·   Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Duties will include:

·   Maintaining forms and reports for each youth.

·   Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities.

·   Assist/teach youth life skills as required.

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

·   Give input into assessments and youth care plans.

 

Required education:

·   Diploma/Certificate

 

Required license or certification:

·   BC Driver's License

 

 

Relief Worker - Special Needs - Lower Mainland Apply

 

 Hollyburn Family Services is recruiting relief workers to work at several sites all over the lower mainland.

You will work with children with special needs who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position requires high energy, very enthusiastic individuals 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.  Applicants must be open to working various shifts, including weekends.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

·   Unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License is a requirement.

·   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.

 

Required experience:

·   Working with children or youth with challenging behaviours: 1 year

Required education:

·   Diploma/Certificate

 

 

Behaviour Interventionist (West Vancouver) Apply

 

WEST VANCOUVER (Near Caulfield Village)

10-20 hours per week

(Hours are negotiable)

 

Hollyburn Family Services is responsible for the day-to-day health and well-being of children, youths or adults with a variety of mental health/behavioural issues, FASD and/or non-verbal learning disorders.

We are looking for a behavioral interventionist to work with 2 boys on the autism spectrum.  The position involves teaching functional skills at home and in the community.  The behavioural interventionist must be able to carry out programming independently.  We are willing to train the right candidate, but knowledge in ABA is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

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

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

Ø  Ability to organize, initiate and manage multiple tasks, work well under pressure and set priorities

Ø  CPI – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Current Certification

Ø  Valid Level I First Aid certificate

Ø  B.C. Driver's License required.

Ø  Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Ø  Workers must maintain confidentiality, and be sensitive to diversity among clients, co-workers and the community

Ø  Warm, open, engaging and non-judgmental

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

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

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

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

Ø  Possess fluent English written and oral communication skills.

Ø  Possess initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

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

Ø  Demonstrate a high degree of ethical practice in their relationships with individuals, families, service providers and other professionals

Ø  Demonstrated cultural competence

Ø  Consulting and problem solving skills

Ø  Work independently

Ø  Produce clear and accurate verbal and written reports

Ø  Time management skills

Ø  Team worker

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

Ø  Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.

Ø  Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of autism.

Ø  Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.

Ø  Good understanding of crisis management.

Ø  Must demonstrate experience with strategy development, mediation, advocacy, community networking, life skills management and skills development.

 

DUTIES:

Ø  Implements behavioral intervention programs to one child in the home

Ø  Collects data according to moment to moment data collection procedures

Ø  Participates in an on-going training program

Ø  Instructors will receive supervision from professional consultants and the program supervisor

Ø  Communicate with supervisory staff following written and verbal communication systems

Ø  Communicate with family

Ø  Works as part of a team with all other staff, supervisor and consultants

 

Please send a resume and cover letter.  Deadline to apply is August 11, 2017, 5 pm.

 

 

 

 

Child Care Worker - Sunset Apply

 

 

As part of a team, a Child Care Worker provides in-home/community based services to youth within a First Nations focused program who have complex problems and multiple needs requiring a coordinated and intensive response within their local community.

 

 

 

A Child Care Worker is required immediately to work a 28 hour work week from 7:00am to 12:00 pm shifts Monday to Thursday and 12:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday. 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

•          Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth at risk.

 

•          Post-secondary education in a related field required.

 

•          Unrestricted Class 5 License is a requirement.

 

•          Knowledge with First Nations Culture and Teachings

 

 

 

Skills:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

•          Demonstrated knowledge of addictions, FASD, and attachment issues.

 

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

 

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

 

•          Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

 

 

 

Duties will include:

 

•          Maintaining forms and reports for each youth.

 

•          Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities.

 

•          Assist/teach youth life skills as required.

 

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

 

•          Give input into assessments and youth care plans.

 

 

Salary:  Competitive wages, based on education, training and experience. 

 

Extensive benefit package is provided, including RRSP matching, MSP and dental.

 

Applicants should email their resume with a covering letter.  

 

Deadline for applications is August 18, 2017 at 5 pm.

 

 

 

Behavioural Support Worker - Treetop Program (North Vancouver) Apply

Treetop Program is a two (2) bed residence for youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, highly aggressive and other behavioural issues. 

This Program is recruiting for a full-time position of 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, either 2 – 10 pm or 3-11 pm shift from Sunday to Thursday.

High energy, very enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and good self-care are 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 one (1) year of experience working with children/youth with mental health issues or autism.

·      Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

·      First Aid/CPR certificate and crisis intervention training an asset.

 

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.

·      Must demonstrate experience dealing with children with severe behavioural challenges and mental health issues, advocacy, community networking, life skills management, skills development.

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

·      Must demonstrate experience in dealing with escalating clients with mental health diagnosis and/or autism.

·      Fluent English verbal and writing skills

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

 

Please send a resume and cover letter.  Deadline to apply is August 25, 2017

Behavioural Support Worker - NOVA PROGRAM – North Vancouver Apply

TUE- SAT 3-11 pm 

Hollyburn Family Services is recruiting for a Full-time position for Nova Program, located in North Vancouver. You will work with a highly aggressive, verbal, male youth with high needs who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. 

This position requires high energy, very enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a strong skill set.  It is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced environment with a highly knowledgeable team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

Ø  B.C. Driver's License required.

Ø  First Aid/CPR certificate an asset.

Ø  Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

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

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

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

Ø  Possess fluent English written and oral communication skills.

Ø  Possess initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

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

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Ø  Experience dealing with high aggression.

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

Ø  Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.

Ø  Knowledge of the causes and symptoms of autism.

Ø  Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.

Ø  Good understanding of crisis management.

Ø  Must demonstrate experience with strategy development, mediation, advocacy, community networking, life skills management and skills development.

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

 

Please send a resume and cover letter.  Deadline to apply is August 25, 2017

In Home Support Worker – Squamish Garibaldi Program Apply

As part of a team, an In Home Support Worker provides in-home/community based services to youth within a First Nations focused program who have complex problems and multiple needs requiring a coordinated and intensive response within their local community.

An In Home Support Worker is required immediately to work 3 * 24 hr shifts (Sat- Mon or Sun-Tues).

Qualifications:

·         Minimum 1 year experience working with youth at risk.

·         Post-secondary education in a related field required.

·         Unrestricted Class 5 License is a requirement.

·         Knowledge with First Nations Culture and Teachings

• Experience working with Aboriginal children and teens is an asset

 

Skills:

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

• Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging, street-entrenched youth, strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of different child and youth care approaches, the development of youth service plans, and legislation and government regulations applicable to the program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addictions, FASD, and attachment issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community resources and within a team setting.
• Ability to multitask; balancing youth needs with administrative duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

 

Duties will include:

• Maintaining forms and reports for each youth.
• Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities.
• Assist/teach youth life skills as required.
• Encourage acceptable social standards and set and maintain appropriate limits.
• Give input into assessments and youth care plans.

Salary: Based on education, training and experience. Extensive benefit package is provided.

 

Applicants should email their resume with a covering letter by August 29, 2017.