Neurodiversity/youth Support Worker

6 months ago


Victoria, Canada Island Metis Family & Community Services Society Full time

**Neurodiversity/Youth Support Worker**

**(Full-Time Permanent Position)**

**Minimum qualifications, **ALL** **of which must be met in order to be considered for the position**:

- B.S.W. or B.A. in Child and Youth Care or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act (CFCSA) and all other legislation relevant to Child Protection work. Knowledge must be current, within the last two years.
- Knowledge of social work policies, procedures, ethics, principles and practice.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, preferably Métis.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Excellent organizational, record-keeping and management skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer software, including ability to create statistical reports in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

**Experience**:

- One to two years recent, and directly related, experience in family and child welfare, (depending upon degree), preferably in an indigenous organization; and
- One to two years recent, and directly related, experience in family and child welfare, (depending upon degree), preferably in an indigenous organization, working with children, youth and/or adults living with FASD and other similar neurodiverse conditions.

**Benefits**:

- Union membership (required).
- Vacation: Starting at 15 vacation days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year.
- Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension Plan.
- Medical Services Plan.
- Optional Extended Health & Dental benefits.
- Closed all statutory holidays.

**Location**:

- At the office of Island Métis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road, Victoria. Outreach work is expected.

This position requires union membership. Hourly rate is between $28.32 - $32.51 based on the JJEP Grid, Level 12. Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the schedule to be set in collaboration with management and based on program need.

In accordance with _Section 41 _of the _Human Rights Act, _preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. _This position is open to male and female and gender diverse applicants._

Complete Job Descriptions can be provided upon request.

This posting is open until the position is filled.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $28.32-$32.51 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- B.S.W. or B.A. in Child and Youth Care or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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