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

 

 

Empty Nester: Home Care provider needed for Adult female with Disabilities - Squamish Apply

Hollyburn Family Services is looking for a home share provider in the Squamish area to open his/her home and care for a 19-year-old female diagnosed with developmental disabilities. 

 

This is a great opportunity for individuals/families with a spare room and some time to devote to a female in need of support.  Home-sharing allows one the ability to support individuals as needed and sustain employment of your own. 

 

If you would like to learn more about Homeshare program and/ or what entails in becoming a Homeshare provider, please contact us for more information.  See below for further contact information.

 

Qualifications:

·         Experience working/providing care for adults with disabilities.

·         Mental health and behavioral support experience.

·         Valid BC Driver’s License.

·         Ability to pass a driver’s abstract and criminal record check

·         Current First Aid and CPR Certification would be an asset.

·         Should be situated in Squamish region

 

 

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

 

If you feel you are able to provide a safe and nurturing environment, please forward a cover letter and resume to Kim Ansell at kansell@hollyburn.ca by September 20^th 2017.

 

Family Support Worker Apply

JOB POSTING

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

As a member of the Family Programs team, a Family Support Worker provides in-home/community-based services to families referred by the Ministry for Children and Family Development, community agencies, schools, or by self-referral. They also liaise with other community agencies and professionals to increase overall support and resources for families facing challenges at early, middle childhood, and adolescent stages of family development.

 

The hours of work are 40 hours per week.  Hours are flexible, based on client need and availability. Some early evening and occasional weekend (Saturdays) availability requested, to accommodate after school and after work meeting times as needed for families. 

 

Qualifications:

·         Undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or related discipline.

·         Three (3) years experience providing programs and services to parents and children/youth.

·         Must own a vehicle, hold an unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License, and have business insurance with $3,000.000.00 liability.

·         Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

·          Strong self-care abilities, able to work independently, and with a team.

Skills:

·         Demonstrated experience with parent education, parenting skills development, conflict resolution, mediation, counselling, advocacy, and life-skills management.

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

·         Cultural competencies sensitive to client family needs and preferences in approach to and delivery of support work.

·         Ability to work collaboratively with community agencies and knowledge of local resources for families.

·         Ability to work within a team setting.

·         Excellent time management - able to balance client service needs with administrative/reporting duties.

Duties will include:

·         Case planning that is individual, flexible, proactive, and invites client participation.

·         Supporting client(s) in areas involving parent/child or teen conflict and crisis management.

·         Developing goal-specific service plans for clients, and helping parents identify and achieve goals related to improving their communications with their children/teens.

·         Supporting and managing a caseload that consists of between 50-70% of full-time hours dedicated to direct client (face-to-face/phone services).

·         Completing various administrative duties within deadlines, e.g. written assessments, service planning, monthly reports, client progress reports and discharge reports.

·         Providing verbal and/or written reports when requested by referring social workers and other referring parties.

·         Providing parenting education/programming, accessing community resources and advocacy for clients.

 

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

 

 

Applicants should email their resume with a covering letter by September 20, 2017.

Behavioural Support Workers Tatlow Program, North Vancouver 2 Positions Apply

 

Behavioural Support Workers

Tatlow Program, North Vancouver

2 Positions

Tatlow Program is recruiting two Behavioural Support Workers for 8 hour shifts, 40 hours per week in a two (2) bed Autism Behaviour support program.  Days of the week and shifts are yet to be determined.  You will work with children and youth up to the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

These positions require 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, 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.

·      B.C. 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 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, 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.

·       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 reply with a resume and cover letter by September 22th, 2017

Behavioural Support Worker - Cypress Apply

JOB POSTING

IN HOME SUPPORT WORKERS

NORTH VANCOUVER

FULL TIME, 3* 24 hrs shifts

Thu, Fri, Sat

 

Hollyburn Family Services is recruiting for an In Home Support Worker position for a 4-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 (Thu, Fri and Sat)

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:

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

Ø  At least 2 years’ of experience working with children/youth with developmental disabilities and autism.

Ø  Valid Class 5 Driver's License required.

Ø  First Aid/CPR certificate an asset.

Ø  Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Ø  Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset.

 

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 verbal and writing skills.

Ø  Possess initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

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

 

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.

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

 

Please reply with a resume and cover letter Sept 29, 2017.

Child Care Worker - Eagle Program - Vancouver 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 40 hour work week from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm shifts from Monday to 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 applicants is September 29, 2017.