Child, Youth

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting and in the client's home, the Child Youth & Family Support Worker provides child management and parenting training, coaching, counseling and support services for children, youth and families experiencing social, behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Successful completion of a recognized two (2)-year Child & Youth Care diploma program.

Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to children, youth and families.

Two (2) year's recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.

Valid BC Driver's License.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Knowledge of child development, parenting and family systems, family violence, cross-cultural practice.
- Knowledge of conflict management/resolution techniques.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Ability to travel.
- Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
- Problem solve.
- Teach child management and parenting skills.
- Sound judgment and good observation skills.
- Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
- Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Promote positive change and independence.
- Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate related equipment, including a computer.
- Keyboard 30 wpm.

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