Shelter Support Worker jobs in Surrey, BC

Position Summary:

The ANYSH Youth worker provides a safe therapeutic daily living environment for the adolescent residents of the safe house; performs all duties including cooking, cleaning, supporting youth to achieve goals; and reporting. The incumbent provides positive role modelling that is culturally open and accessible to all youth; is a strong communicator, works well under pressure, and is team oriented.

Your Duties:

Some on your duties & responsibilities include:

• Provide a caring and positive environment for youth;
• Administrative and file management regarding youth intake & discharge from the safe house, staff communications;
• Regularly log activities & visitors in logbook.
• Support youth to follow through on referrals and encourage participation in referred programming and services;
• Understand the continuum of youth services with partners, especially Options & Pacific Community Resources;
• When requested, support youth communication with professionals, including Ministry social workers, school officials, medical personnel etc.;
• Promote healthy and hygienic living practices;
• Manage safety and sanitation procedures, first aid and emergency medical procedures in the safe house, particularly the bed bug protocol;
• Assist in the overall care and maintenance of the safe house area and equipment;
• Perform daily cleaning and prepare meals as needed for youth;
• Overnight, awake, work times are part of the work schedule;
• Provide shift coverage on an emergency basis;
• Work cooperatively with each safe house team member and assist the staff team in the development and review of program components.

Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care diploma or an equivalent combination of education and related experience as demonstrated by;

a. Combination of relevant certifications;
b. Years of experience working directly with youth

• Demonstrated positive personal characteristics;
• Valid driver’s license an asset;
• Valid First Aid and Food Safe certificate;
• Experience working in a non-profit sector an asset;
• Knowledge of multicultural communities, organizations and service providers within Surrey;
• Criminal Record Check and review is a requirement of all employees of FRAFCA.

Skills and attributes:

• Knowledge of First Nations and other diverse cultures, traditions, and socio-economic barriers;
• Experience working with teenage clients;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Analytical and observational skills;
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office);
• Ability to multi-task;
• Desire to support youth to achieve their full potential;
• Self – motivated
• Desire to work in a diverse team environment and cross-cultural setting.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care diploma or an equivalent combination of education and related experience as demonstrated by i. combination of relevant certifications; ii. Years of experience working directly with youth.
• Demonstrated positive personal characteristics.
• Valid driver’s license an asset.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid Food Safe certificate.
• Experience working in a non-profit sector an asset.
• Knowledge of multicultural communities, organizations and service providers within the Circle 5 area (Surrey/Delta/White Rock Region).
• Criminal Record Check and review is a requirement of all employees of FRAFCA.

We thank all that apply, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

“Indigenous applicants strongly encouraged to apply- *****Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to Aboriginal Applicants**”

We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to ndigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Pay: $20.00-$21.63 per hour

Work Location: In person