Children's Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Salvation Army Full time

Description

The Children's Support Worker will provide a day-to-day facilitation of the children's program at Kate Booth House. The incumbent will primarily focus on organizing and implementing the morning school program. Other responsibilities will include planning events, recreational/educational activities, assistance with school work, emotional support and teaching of non-violent behaviors.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Responsible for children's day-to-day program at Kate Booth House which will encompass the following:
Assisting with children's field trips, crafts, and other recreational activities
Provide childcare during appointments and emergency situations
Assist children to focus on issues of self-expression, personal feelings, expressing anger in healthy ways, building of self-esteem, positive non-violent play skills, and decision making skills
Complete regular logging related to children
Mediate conflict between children or between parent and child relationship
Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of the Kate Booth House Annual Christmas Party and Annual Summer Picnic
Assist in planning birthday parties and other special days for residents
Other duties assigned by the Children's Case Worker or Executive Director

At times the Children's Support Worker may be called to be a part of the Caseworker team and aid in the following manner:
Provide emotional support to the women in the house
Do initial phone screenings, take crisis calls, and do intakes
Report disclosures of abuse to MCFD/VACFSS
Record relevant information in resident's Daily Log and in other necessary forms and reports
Maintain statistical records as assigned
Perform clerical work as required
Assist with meals and chores with residents
Assist residents regarding maintenance of guidelines as per resident's orientation booklet
Provide residents with transportation when needed
Care for daily needs of residents

**HOURS**: Sunday-Thursday 12:30pm-9pm

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education/Certifications**:
Child and Youth Worker Diploma, E.C.E. Certificate, Social Services Diploma, or equivalence in related education/experience
Training in the PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, and Empowerment) Program is an asset

**Experience**:
1-2 years of experience working with children and youth
A relevant understanding of and in the field of Domestic Abuse, particularly its effect on children who have witnessed violence.

**Required Skills/Knowledge**:
Relevant understanding of the situation of women who have experienced violence in their intimate relationships, and their children.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation/training skills; ability assimilate information and communicate with various constituents.
Excellent writing and oral skills
Understanding of the needs of victims of absolute homelessness and Domestic Violence
Understanding of the Cycle of Violence
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to teach and organize group meetings
Must be comfortable in using the computer and other database programs.
Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle while on shift is required (driver's abstract required)
Criminal Record Check for working with children and/or vulnerable adults
First Aid and CPR certificate
Food Safe Level 1

**PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES**:
Ability to work with diverse groups of people (e.g. race, ethnicity, age, class, sexual preference).
An ability and willingness to work with children of all ages and cultures
Must have good conflict resolution skills.

Background check consent.
A clear vulnerable sector screening.
A clean drivers abstract.
Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

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