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• Diploma in a related human/social service field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is an asset
• Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma is preferred, however on the job training is also provided
• Willingness and ability to be trained in developing and implementing activity programs (recreational, life skills, community access & awareness)
• A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas’ Vision, Mission and Values
• Ability to take initiative with creativity and flexibility
• Good judgment and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to maintain honest, direct and respectful relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license, valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Food Safe Certificate
• Use of personal vehicle for work is an asset
• Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma is preferred, however on the job training is also provided
• Willingness and ability to be trained in developing and implementing activity programs (recreational, life skills, community access & awareness)
• A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas’ Vision, Mission and Values
• Ability to take initiative with creativity and flexibility
• Good judgment and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to maintain honest, direct and respectful relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license, valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Food Safe Certificate
• Use of personal vehicle for work is an asset
Qualifications & Experience
This permanent full-time position is responsible to provide care for children/youth with moderate to severe behavioral problems, 24 hour/7 days a week in a group living setting. This position will provide support in all areas of living including; social, mental, physical, cultural and/or spiritual; through participation in home and community-based activities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Participates in the planning and implementation of the Overall Service Plan, goal setting and progress evaluation focusing on the persons served goals and dreams
• Supports persons served in skill-building activities identified by the Overall Service Plan, accessing community resources, education and the development of successful relationships.
• Works with the group living manager to ensure the safety and well-being of the persons served
• Teaches socially appropriate behavior through the use of daily routines and activities
• Together with the group living manager, networks with the persons served family, local agencies, school and community
• Follows all protocols as required (e.g. medical, nutritional, crisis intervention, court orders etc.)
• Ensures the persons served physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals, administering medication as required and accompanying to medical/dental appointments
• Provides feedback on the persons served behavior, teaching them coping techniques and adaptive behaviors as well as providing guidance and support
• Participates in the upkeep of the home; including house cleaning, yard maintenance and organizing as required
• Participates in training and orientation of new staff when required
• Completes required reporting and documentation for the persons served including the daily journal, communication log and other reporting as required
• Participates in all mandatory program staff meetings
• Attends work related in-services as required by Communitas
• Models appropriate behaviour in areas of: work performance, concern for others, morale, appearance, professionalism, ethics, personal integrity and values
• Creatively responds to the persons served unique needs
• Facilitates and encourages the establishment of a personal support network for the persons served
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. administrative duties, extra cleaning, etc.)
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Participates in the planning and implementation of the Overall Service Plan, goal setting and progress evaluation focusing on the persons served goals and dreams
• Supports persons served in skill-building activities identified by the Overall Service Plan, accessing community resources, education and the development of successful relationships.
• Works with the group living manager to ensure the safety and well-being of the persons served
• Teaches socially appropriate behavior through the use of daily routines and activities
• Together with the group living manager, networks with the persons served family, local agencies, school and community
• Follows all protocols as required (e.g. medical, nutritional, crisis intervention, court orders etc.)
• Ensures the persons served physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals, administering medication as required and accompanying to medical/dental appointments
• Provides feedback on the persons served behavior, teaching them coping techniques and adaptive behaviors as well as providing guidance and support
• Participates in the upkeep of the home; including house cleaning, yard maintenance and organizing as required
• Participates in training and orientation of new staff when required
• Completes required reporting and documentation for the persons served including the daily journal, communication log and other reporting as required
• Participates in all mandatory program staff meetings
• Attends work related in-services as required by Communitas
• Models appropriate behaviour in areas of: work performance, concern for others, morale, appearance, professionalism, ethics, personal integrity and values
• Creatively responds to the persons served unique needs
• Facilitates and encourages the establishment of a personal support network for the persons served
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. administrative duties, extra cleaning, etc.)