Youth Support Worker

4 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Unique Get Together Society Full time

**Youth Support Worker**

**The Organization**: Unique Get Together Society is a registered charity that is dedicated to empowering indigenous peoples and all marginalized communities through our support programs and activities. We see our primary responsibility to deliver services with a distinctly indigenous perspective and principles. Our Mission is to empower the Indigenous, marginalized and underserved communities, individuals and families we serve.

**About us**: Unique Get Together Society works to empower individuals and families to thrive towards independence. Our mandate is with the vision of seeing change, service, healing and community through the lens of love.

**The Position**: We are currently looking for skilled and experienced Youth Support Workers to join our tribe

**Requirements**:

- Valid driver's license
- First Aid Certification (Level C)
- Police Information Check (Including Vulnerable Sector Check)
- Have 1 years' experience supporting individuals with complex needs within a residential setting.
- Have a degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent experience.
- Be proficient in Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Positive Behavioral Supports, and Attachment Theory.

**Responsibilities**:

- Use Behavioral intervention strategies.
- Provide behavior support to youth that may be experiencing anger or abuse issues, mental health issues, special needs or drug and alcohol use.
- Participate in individualized service planning which will include assessment and goal setting with youth.
- Promote social and emotional well-being.
- Ensure safe, healthy environments.
- Encourage healthy habits by cooking, cleaning and maintaining good hygiene.
- Providing recreational opportunities to optimize engagement.
- Documenting activities, client progress and other necessary information.
- Positively engage with the community.
- Advocate for services.

Unique Get Together Society provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
- Black-owned organization
- Women-led organization
- Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
- Age-inclusive
- Diversity and inclusion training or programs
- Fully or partially paid childcare

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

Casual Salary: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits: Role Flexibility

Schedule:

- 8 Hour Shift **12 hour shift ** Day shift **Night shift ** On-Call

COVID-19 considerations: Staff must be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Have a criminal record check and first aid training.

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

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

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