Developmental Support Worker jobs

• Job Description

We are a dynamic COA accredited service delivery agency that offers resources to youth between the ages of 12-19 years old in Surrey, BC and its surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in our innovative, flexible and creative approach in the service we provide. We are looking for like-minded, energetic allies to join our team. We encourage healthy attitudes by fostering relationships through teamwork, professional development, community involvement, and in an inclusive work environment. We offer strong support as well as competitive wages and benefits.

We serve a demographic of female youth with multiple barriers, vulnerabilities, and who have experienced trauma.

We are currently hiring full-time and part-time Youth Workers to work with our girls. These are 24 hour shifts that require you to sleep overnight at our youth care resources. Hours will vary depending on your availability.

Our homes provide a safe and caring environment and offers support, encouragement, and ideas for youth who are often not involved in school or community programs. Our youth struggle with a range of trauma-based issues including addictions, attachment difficulties, social skill deficits, anger management, contact with law enforcement, the sex trade and, mental health/illness.

We create individualized plans with a care team that address the youth’s mental health, social, behavioural, and emotional needs offering supports and guidance to achieve wellness, personal growth and independence.

You must have knowledge and experience working with complex youth.

• You bring:

1. Minimum 2 years post-secondary training in field related to child and youth care or community support work.

2. Experience supporting children/youth with complex needs and the ability to perform well under pressure and handle crisis situations and conflict.

3. Ability to maintain a non-judgmental and empathetic attitude in the face of a variety of behaviors, in terms of culture, religion, race, creed, sexuality, ability or physical appearance.

4. Ability to maintain strong personal boundaries with the youth and staff.

5. Sound oral communication skills and the ability to relay important information as needed.

6. Sound written communication skills, ability to fill out paperwork correctly and the ability to meet deadlines.

7. Valid Standard First Aid and Class 5 BC Driver’s License

8. Satisfactory Consolidated Criminal Record Clearance (CCRC) through the Ministry of Children and Family Development's Centralized Services HUB.

Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must pass a Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

• Responsibilities

To promote the well-being of children, youth and families by providing a normalized, caring living environment to meet the developmental, emotional and social needs of youth who living in our resources

To encourage opportunities for change and growth through positive interactions in the resource(s) community, school and family settings.

All team members are committed to supporting youth through program participation, transporting youth, meal planning and preparation, household duties, attending activities and appointments, and recreation.

Additional duties include attending staff meetings, record keeping and report writing. Overnights are required with 24-hour shifts. The interested persons should be in good physical health with a passion for working with youth and an attitude to be an ally with our youth in day to day activities.

If you are dynamic, energetic and a team player that works well alone as well as with others then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Please email us a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Duties:

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for youth with complex needs to develop skills and be involved in the community.
• Supporting the youth to identify goals and desired outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within a care team and others who support the individual.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation.
• Participate and maintain the resource in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Participate, plan, and engage youth in meal planning, activities including all preparation or as directed.
• Engage in daily duties with a positive attitude while communicating effectively within a care team.

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• On site interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided as required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work remotely

No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $350.00-$385.00 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Must be available to work 24 hour shifts.
• You absolutely must be able to successfully pass the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s HUB criminal record check screening.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Youth worker: 2 years (required)
• relevant TRAUMA INFORMED AND COMPLEX YOUTH work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Standard First Aid (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person