• Auxiliary Youth Support Worker
  • Location
    2780 E Broadway, Surrey/Vancouver/Chilliwack, BC, BC| British Columbia
  • Job ID
    11888
  • Views
    366
  • Date Posted
    21-01-2022
  • Expiry Date
    20-07-2022
  • Type of Job
    Full Time
  • Salary
    CAD $Salary Range: $37.54/hour – $39.22/hour, Plus benefit package (100% employer-paid)
  • Min. Experience
    1 year to less than 2 years
  • Min. Education
    Bachelor's degree
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Job Details
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Opportunity

Traverse is a program located in Chilliwack, BC, that provides bed-based treatment for youth (13-18) whose lives have been impacted by substance use. Traverse is a recreation-based program using a therapeutic approach focusing on trauma-informed practice to provide treatment and basic care, service planning and therapeutic recreation to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth. This is an opportunity to work as a group facilitator within a larger multi-disciplinary team comprised of clinical counsellors, youth support workers, recreation workers, kitchen team, housekeeping and the intake and transition team.
Job Description
Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years’ direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years’ experience.

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

· Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, youth-work, and trauma-informed practices.

· Class 5 Driver’s license

Additional Assets

· Practiced understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with people from all genders, cultures, and identities.

· Self-awareness of personal biases, personal signs of burnout, and self-care practices

· Experience working with and delivering recreation programs for individuals with various abilities.

· Experience working in a bed-based setting and an understanding of policy and procedure in such setting.

· Demonstrated ability to work with youth with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

· Effective computer skills and ability to use databases and Microsoft office suite.

· Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.

· Tuberculosis and medical clearance

· Current standard first aid certificate

· Business use insurance

· Use of own vehicle required (Mileage is paid)