Full-Time Residential Child & Youth Worker (Thur-Mon)

Job title: Full-Time Residential Child & Youth Worker (Thur-Mon)

Company: WJS Canada

Job description: Competition Number:MR130-FTRCYWJob Number:J1024-0476Job Title:Full-Time Residential Child & Youth Worker (Thur-Mon)Job Type:Permanent, Full-TimeCity:Maple RidgeProvince / State:British ColumbiaHours of Work Per Week:40Scheduled Days Each Week:Monday
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SundayScheduled Hours:Sunday-1500-2300 Monday-1500-2300 Thursday-1500-2300 Friday-1500-2300 Saturday-1500-2300Number Of Positions:1Hiring Manager Name & Title:Thompson Ayodele – Program ManagerCompensation:$27.54 – $31.61/HourThe ProgramThe Maple Ridge Resource program provides culturally-based programming, support and safe, home-based accommodations for youth in the care of MCFD. The resource is a staffed 24 hour resource providing a long term therapeutic placement for 1 child or youth. The resource supports children or youth who have experienced a trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and/or overcoming other adversities. The program staff will be networking with and working alongside a team of professionals supporting the youth in many life domains, such as education, mental health, physical health, recreation and life skills.The PositionThe Residential Child and Youth Worker (RCYW) provides care to children, youth or adults with moderate to severe behavioural problems in a residential or day program setting in an accredited agency. As key worker for assigned persons served, the RCYW is responsible for overall development and care of those individuals. In conjunction with the individual’s care team, the RCYW assesses physical, psychological, social and developmental needs, and designs and implements individualized personal service plans and plans of care that address and meet those needs. The RCYW also participates in the operation and maintenance of the program. This position requires union membership with CUPE.Scheduling;
One (1) permanent, full-time position with a weekly schedule of 40 hours:

• Thursday through Monday, 1500-2300

In Your Role You Will

• Participate in assessing, setting goals for and evaluating progress of persons served.
• Teach persons served to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities.
• Monitor persons served and ensure their safety and well-being; utilizes practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served.
• Provide behaviour management counseling on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on client behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour, and providing guidance and support.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to persons served which may include nonviolent physical interventions.
• Ensure communication and liaison between program, school, family and the community.
• Ensure physical needs of persons served are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Administer medications to persons served according to established guidelines, procedures and instructions.
• Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks and daily activities relating to persons served.
• Carry out household duties such as meal preparation and household cleaning.
• Accompany persons served to appointments and community outings.
• Participate in the OHS Committee as required.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting persons served or on WJS business.
• Advocate effectively for persons served.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma OR a Diploma or Degree in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care, emergency shelter or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Previous experience with trauma informed practice
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance

Other requirements:

• Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation period)
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI) and/or MANDT and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)
• Physician’s note confirming suitability, including immunization records and a negative tuberculosis screening test
• Prior experience with implementing Behavioural Interventions
• Prior experience in Trauma Informed Practices

**Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with WJS Canada.**Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that WJS Canada will be able to contact in a timely manner at time of interview.WJS adheres to provincial/legislated communicable disease prevention protocols. Some of our community health care providers/stakeholders may require WJS employees to be vaccinated in order to be able to enter establishments while supporting WJS individuals/clients in service.Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.What WJS Canada doesWJS helps people with individuals thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

• Community-based homes and residential care
• Supportive Independent living
• Family support services, including respite care
• Day programs, community involvement, employment
• Behaviour, emotional and mental health support

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages (based upon the Collective Agreement)
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program

For more information on WJS Canada visit our website:No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! Please apply.Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We’re seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Expected salary: $27.54 – 31.61 per hour

Location: Maple Ridge, BC

Job date: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:30:51 GMT

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