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$27.54– $31.61 per hour
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Duties/Responsibilities: •Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed •Interact effectively with children we support •Empower the children we support to be full citizens of their community •Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans •Foster positive relationships with the child’s family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community •Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration •Excellent understanding of behavior management principles and strategies including mental health needs •Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the children we support on our case management database •To work in conjunction with the children we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties What we offer: •On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, •Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification •Community involvement •An inclusive, supportive work environment •Competitive Salary $27.54– $31.61 per hour •Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package •Career development opportunities
Qualifications & Experience
•Grade 12 education •Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent •Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth experiencing significant mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary health care setting. •Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care •Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates •Previous behavior management course/training •Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members •Non-verbal communication skills •Valid BC Driver’s License •Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract & reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 third-party liability insurance •Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults •Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) HUB clearance •TB Test •Moderate computer literacy •Eligibility to work in Canada