Hollyburn Family Services jobs

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. Our therapeutic programs are designed to create safe, nurturing, and growth-oriented environments for children, youth, and adults with support needs. Join our team as a Child and Youth Care Worker (Senior Worker Position) at our Therapeutic Home in Surrey, where you are responsible for ensuring the health, well-being, and development of program residents, while providing some supervisory and administrative duties.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of residential care worker experience OR college diploma in a related field + 3 years’ experience.
• Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Current First Aid/CPR training (We will train those who require this)
• Current MANDT Training (we will train those who require this)
• Proof of a COVID-19 double vaccination record
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Therapeutic Home Team Responsibilities:

• Ensure primary youth's needs are met, including intake, progress reports, and communication with professionals.
• Maintain home cleanliness and safety, oversee chores, and property upkeep.
• Attend to the medical, dental, and court needs of youth.
• Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
• Assist youth with house routines, hygiene, and life skills.
• Monitor behaviors and encourage social standards.
• Attend team meetings, provide input into program development, rules, and policies.
• Foster a positive and caring environment, and build relationships with youth.
• Provide a safe space for communication and assist with future care plans.
• Liaise with outside agencies, courts, and families.
• Attend training and contribute to care approaches and decisions.
• Manage daily petty cash.

Senior Worker Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a higher level of training and experience.
• Assist the Program Supervisor and demonstrate independence in decision-making.
• Provide counselling, identify emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
• Offer input for program development and provide leadership.
• Assist with administrative tasks and provide on-call coverage.
• Attend meetings and submit reports within deadlines.

Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

• Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
• Professional development and advancement within our ever-growing organization
• 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
• Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
• Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
• Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
• And more!

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered.