Youth Support Worker

14 hours ago

Chilliwack, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

**Youth Support Worker**:
**Traverse Program - Chilliwack**:
**Auxiliary (Grid 13)**:
**Flexible hours may be required**:
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. Our vision is to see _everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities_. Our strong agency values of advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being guide us in our work with participants and how we support our diverse staff. We place a high value on work-life balance. This is demonstrated through our compensation and comprehensive/fully employer-paid benefits package, including extended health and dental, sick leave, Municipal Pension, and flexible work options for many positions. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who care for the people we serve.

**Position Summary**:
The YSW auxiliary staff will be working a variety of days, evenings, or overnight awake shifts, as well as any day between Monday - Sunday. The auxiliary YSW works as part of a large multi-disciplinary team that provides treatment for substance use for youth (13-18) in a residential setting. The team works within the strategic objectives of the Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to our participants. As a member of the treatment team, the auxiliary YSW will utilize trauma-informed practice to provide basic care, case planning and to respond to the emotional and practical needs of youth.

**Primary Duties (Day/ Evening)**:

- Support the daily activities of the program through trauma-informed practice, care of participants, case planning, transitions, and discharges.
- Participate in setting attainable expectations for each participant and supporting the achievement of identified goals.
- Participate in case conferences/meetings with team members to identify and manage youth mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Collaborate with the team to facilitate the management of cases; coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.
- In coordination with clinical and recreational staff, support relevant group programming.
- Develop and plan activities that align with programming philosophies
- Dispense medication in accordance with medical direction
- Transport participants to appointments and activities as required
- Other related duties as required
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts

**Primary Duties (Overnight Awake)**:

- A combination of experience and education is considered. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a relevant field plus one-year direct experience, or a Diploma in related field plus two years of direct experience working with First Nations individuals
- Lived Experience with Substance Use while currently living as a role model to your peers through a commitment to your own wellness and learning within your Indigenous culture, knowledge, and spirituality
- Experience in Indigenous cultural activities that support a model of wellness, strong community, and cultural connections.
- Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants.

**Academic and Job Experience Required**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline plus one years’ direct experience or Child and Youth Care Diploma, Child, and Youth Justice Diploma, Community Social Services Diploma plus two years’ experience.
- A sound understanding is required regarding the impact of trauma, both normal and delayed or problematic development behaviors and barriers, impulsivity, attachment issues, FASD, ADHD, the effects of abuse and how this relates to substance abuse.
- Experience and knowledge in addictions/residential work
- Experience working within a trauma-informed environment
- Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants
- Effective verbal, interpersonal, presentation and written communications skills

**Basic Requirements**:

- Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector
- Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 19
- Tuberculosis and medical clearance
- Current Standard First Aid certificate
- Class 5 Driver’s License with Business Use Insurance
- Driver’s abstract and Use of own vehicle required (Mileage is paid)

**IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR**:
Youth Support Worker Team Lead, Traverse Program***

**Salary Range: $27.81/hour - $29.00/hour, Plus benefit package (100% employer-paid)**:
**Closing Date: Open Until Filled**:

- Offer of employment is conditional upon the applicant providing us with pr

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