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 - 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

 

 

Behavioural Support Workers - New Westminster Apply

ABOUT HOLLYBURN FAMILY SERVICES:

Hollyburn Family Services is a progressive agency that provides quality residential programs, counselling, and support services to children, youth, seniors and families since 1990. We are committed to client-centred service, high standards of care and strong staff culture.

We are currently seeking four (4) full-time Behavioural Support Workers in New Westminster, working 5 x 8 hour shifts. This position will work in a team using a Behavioural Support Plan to assist with the challenging behaviours of youth.

As part of a team, a Behavioural Support Worker provides in-home/community based services to children with special needs.

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:

• Experience in creating social stories, visuals aids, sensory integration and report writing.
• Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.
• Awareness of the Autism Spectrum
• Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches is an asset, however training will be provided
• Good understanding of crisis management.
• Fluent English verbal and writing skills.

DUTIES:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Build positive working relationships with youth, family and professionals involved in the care team
• Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities.
• Attend school meetings and case conferences when required
• Encourage acceptable social standards and set and maintain appropriate limits.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide input into assessments and youth care plans.
• Engage in frequent interaction with youth, using appropriate means of communication

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary and benefit package, including 100% 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.

Applicants should click "Apply Now" and submit their resume and cover letter by July 25th, 2018.

Behavioural Support Workers Apply

ABOUT HOLLYBURN FAMILY SERVICES

Hollyburn Family Services is a progressive agency that provides quality residential programs, counselling, and support services to children, youth, seniors and families since 1990. We are committed to client-centred service, high standards of care and strong staff culture.

We are currently recruiting for both relief and full-time Behavioural Support Workers, specializing in working with children and adults with special needs located in North Vancouver.

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.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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, 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ability to work with the needs of clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and a good understanding of crisis management.
• Experience in creating social stories, visuals aids, sensory integration and report writing.
• Experience coordinating recreational activities in the community.
• Experience with strategy development, mediation, advocacy, community networking, life skills management and skills development.
• Knowledge of the behaviours associated with of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.
• Good understanding of crisis management.

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation offered, including a comprehensive benefit and vacation package offered to full-time employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Awake Overnight- New Westminster Apply

ABOUT HOLLYBURN FAMILY SERVICES:

Hollyburn Family Services is a progressive agency that provides quality residential programs, counselling, and support services to children, youth, seniors and families since 1990. We are committed to client-centred service, high standards of care and strong staff culture.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Awake Overnight Worker, working 40 hours/week from 11:00PM to 7:00AM. You will work with school-aged children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position requires high energy, very enthusiastic individuals with positive attitudes. It is a great opportunity to increase your skills while working in a fast paced environment with a highly knowledgeable and dynamic team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Psychology, Clinical Counselling or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children/youth with mental health issues or autism.
• Unrestricted Driver's License 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 supportive strategies, needs and risk assessment.
• Good understanding of crisis management.
• Must demonstrate experience dealing with children with behavioural challenges, strategy development, 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.
• Fluent English verbal and writing skills.

DUTIES:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Build positive working relationships with youth, family and professionals involved in the care team
• Facilitate recreational and/or educational activities
• Attend school meetings and case conference when required
• Encourage acceptable social standards and set and maintain appropriate limits
• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide input into assessment and care plans

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% 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.

Applicants should click "Apply Now" and submit their resume and cover letter by July 25, 2018.