Overnight Child and Youth Worker

18 hours ago

Chilliwack, Canada Bravelight Youth Services Full time

Bravelight Youth Services: Overnight Youth Worker for Meaningful Impact

About Bravelight Youth Services:
Since 2011, Bravelight Youth Services Inc. has been a guiding light in the Fraser Cascades area (Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope), offering pivotal outreach and residential services to youth under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Our focus is on fostering a therapeutic culture in our homes, ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children and youth experiencing challenging times.

Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Overnight Youth Worker to join our team. This role is vital to our mission, involving awake-overnight supervision and support for children and youth affected by family crises, including those facing behavioral challenges. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety, providing emotional support, and maintaining a therapeutic environment during overnight hours.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and support children and youth throughout the night.
- Monitor and respond to behavioral and emotional needs during overnight hours.
- Ensure the safety and security of all residents and the home environment.
- Collaborate with MCFD, healthcare providers, and other professionals when required.
- Maintain detailed and confidential case notes regarding overnight activities and incidents.
- Perform necessary duties such as housekeeping and ensuring the home remains a safe space.
- Assist with morning routines to support a smooth transition for residents starting their day.

Skills and Abilities:

- Strong communication and behavior management skills, particularly with adolescents.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently during overnight hours.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for maintaining records and reports.
- Cultural competency and a non-judgmental, supportive approach.

Qualifications:

- Two years of post-secondary education or training in child/youth care or related field.
- Experience working with children and youth with behavioral challenges is an asset.
- Standard First Aid with CPR certificate.
- Must pass a Criminal Record Check and MCFD HUB check.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable vehicle with 3 million liability and business insurance.
- Understanding of mental health, substance misuse, attachment, and trauma-informed practice.
- Availability for overnight shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

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

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable vehicle to use for the job?
- A youth in your care becomes visibly upset and begins to escalate, showing signs of distress. How would you respond to de-escalate the situation while ensuring their safety and maintaining their dignity? Please provide a step-by-step response, including how you would communicate with the youth and what strategies you would use to manage the environment. Your response should be between 250-400 words.

**Experience**:

- Youth Work: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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