Child and Youth Support Worker

4 months ago

Langley, Canada Encompass Support Services Society Full time

Encompass Support Services Society is an accredited, non-profit agency that provides a wide range of programs and support services in Langley and Aldergrove for over 25 years. We help to build strong, sustainable communities by offering inclusive, accessible services tailored to meet the changing needs of the individuals and community we serve.

At Encompass, we are committed to a journey towards cultural humility and safety; for the well-being of those we serve and those, we work along-side. We gratefully acknowledge that the programs, services and offices of Encompass are on the unceded, sovereign Indigenous lands of the Coast Salish People. This includes the territories of Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations. We also acknowledge the diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who make Langley their home.

Our purpose is to strengthen the health and vitality of community by identifying and responding to community needs, collaborating to enhance the lives of those we serve, while cultivating effective and sustainable partnerships.

Our vision is to empower individuals, to connect people, and to enrich lives. We value Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Community.

Our programs and supports are designed to build new skills, to foster healthy, productive lifestyles and to improve access to services within our community. Services are low-barrier, all-inclusive and at no cost to participants. Annually, we provide services to over 2500 individuals and families.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a self-directed, engaging, empathetic Full Time Child and Youth Support Worker to join our growing team. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Child and Youth Support Worker monitors and attends to the well-being and safety of all persons residing in specialized home support services, maintaining a supportive, non-judgmental, inclusive, comfortable, clean and safe living environment. The program, located in Langley, is a 24-hour emergency receiving home for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 who are in need of short-term stabilization.

Child and Youth Support Workers work with some of the most vulnerable and complex youth in the care of, or on a Youth Agreement with, the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in meeting youth where they’re at, recognition of the ongoing influence of trauma and disconnection on the youth served and support building on youth’s strengths and passions to create meaning. Delivery of these services must be provided with an understanding of the ongoing effects of trauma, isolation and vulnerability.

JOB POSTING: 2024-0200 CYSW (Afternoon Shift)
DATE: August 30, 2024
POSITION: Permanent - Full Time
HOURS OF WORK: 4 days On and 4 days Off rotating schedule
Afternoon 8 hour Shifts - 3 PM - 11 PM
SALARY RANGE: Grid 11, Step 2 - $28.49 - $31.61 per hour
BENEFITS: Extended Health, Dental, Group RRSP/TFSA
VACATION: as per ESS policy
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
CLOSING: Open until filled

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensures that the living environment for program participants is trauma informed, inclusive, comfortable and non-judgmental.
- Supports all Specialized Home Support Program participants displaying distress and/or emotional dysregulation by providing supportive conversations and coping strategies.
- Provides supportive advice and emotional support to program participants on a one-one and/or group basis.
- Ensure that program participant’s personal needs are met by supporting participants with basic personal hygiene, preparing healthy and nutritious meals, and providing access to community resources.
- Participates in the assessment, goal setting and progress evaluation of program participants individualized service plans.
- Ensures that logbooks and other documentation such as daily activity and incident reports are legible and completed in a timely manner.
- Maintains professional boundaries with program participants.
- Provides transportation and accompanies program participants to support them in attending appointments and healthy community activities.
- Ensures communication and liaises with participant’s support system such as family, school, professionals and the community.
- Monitors program participant’s medications in accordance with established policy, guidelines and training.
- Performs housekeeping duties in support of health and safety regulations. This may include but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, sanitizing, cleaning and laundry. Reports maintenance needs to the supervisor.
- Maintains yardwork including trimming, weeding and general clean up.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- 1. Education and Knowledge_
- Certificate/Diploma in a related human/social service field
- Education and experience utilizing trauma informed practice
- Current knowledge of issues and resources related to vulnerable youth
- 2. Training and Experience_
- Two (2) ye

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