Child and Youth Worker

3 months ago

Vernon, Canada North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society Full time

**NOYFSS is a registered non-profit agency that provides a variety of programs to the community of Vernon and surrounding area. We are the leading community social agency that aspires to strengthen the family through healthy relationships.**

**Why Work With Us?**
- **Inclusivity and teamwork**:

- **Opportunity for advancement**:

- **Paid professional development**:

- **Develop core skills, knowledge and competencies**:

- **Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks per year (after 1 year of service)**:

- **13 Statutory Holiday Days recognized per year**:

- **Municipal Pension Plan**:

- **Extended Health Care Benefits**:

- **Employee and Family Assistance Program**:

- **Health and Wellness Program**

**LOCATION**:Vernon, BC

**START DATE**: ASAP

**HOURS OF WORK/SHIFT**:

- Full-time permanent - 4 days on / 4 days off - 10 hour shifts
- Shifts include all of: 7am to 5pm, 11am to 9pm, and 1pm to 11pm
- Rotational shift work - includes days, evenings and weekends - averaging 35 to 40 hours per week

*We are also looking for people to join our team as casual employees to take shifts when regular staff are ill or on vacation.

**JOB SUMMARY**: As part of the Specialized Homes team, the CYW ensures the physical and emotional safety of the children and youth in our care.

The CYW works to support children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 to achieve their goals through life-skill development, including in-home routines, pro-social/recreational programs, community outings, etc. Most importantly, the CYW ensures a safe, structured, stable and predictable home environment by following individual programs, routines, and working as a team.

**WAGE**:Starting at $26.74 per hour, depending on education and experience. This position requires Union membership.

**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Education and Knowledge: 2-year Human/Social Service Diploma _**and/or**_ equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 2 years recent related experience

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (provided to you at no cost)**:

- Consolidated Ministry of Children and Family Development Prior contact check
- Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check
- Successful completion of Mandt certification

*No phone calls please*

**Only short-listed applicants will be contacted**

NOYFSS embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a strong team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better services and programs we can provide to the people of our community.

NOYFSS is committed to the positive mental health and well-being of our employees.

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

**Salary**: From $26.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- On call

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 BC Driver's License with no restrictions (required)

Work Location: In person

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