Youth Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
About BGC Okanagan:
BGC Okanagan provides safe and supportive spaces where children, youth, and families can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and build confidence and skills for life.
We're looking for a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team at the Downtown Youth Centre in Kelowna.
Job Description:
- Participate in assessments, goal setting, and program planning for individuals living in residence.
- Provide life skills training, such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills, and personal finance, and implement personal service plans.
- Participate in client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
- Recognize, analyze, and deal with potential emergency situations, ensuring no harm comes to clients and/or the public.
- Administer medication to clients according to established policy.
- Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties.
- Provide input to professionals regarding the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents' objectives.
- Offer emotional support and feedback to residents and their families.
Requirements:
- Certificate in a related human/social service field or one year of recent related experience.
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Food Safe certification is an asset or willingness to obtain.
- Successful completion of Agency Screening Process, including a criminal record check.
What We Offer:
- Casual/on-call position with shift bookings 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- $25.95 per hour.
- A fun and positive work environment.
- Many opportunities for professional development.
- Trauma response team to respond to issues associated with serving vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
This is an open-ended position, and we encourage applications from diverse candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to prioritizing equitable and inclusive employment practices.
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