Child and Youth Care Worker

Hollyburn Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate** Full-Time**Adult, Youth, Child Worker to join our team in **New Westminster**. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents in our therapeutic home. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and success.

**Qualifications**
- ** Education**: Minimum two-year diploma, or equivalent education and experience in attachment-based parenting and relationship-based interventions (trauma-informed practice).
- ** Experience**: Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
- ** Certifications**: First Aid and CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) (we will train those who require these certifications)
- ** Skills**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
- Knowledge of adult and youth care approaches, service plan development, and applicable legislation/regulations.
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record or exemption from the provincial health authority
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
- _ Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry_

**Key Responsibilities**
- ** Resident Support**:

- Participate in assessments, goal setting, and progress evaluation for assigned individuals.
- Complete and maintain required documentation, including intake forms, progress reports, and discharge reports.
- Maintain open, authorized communication with families and professionals involved.
- Implement and update behaviour support plans in collaboration with the Program Manager.
- Ensure individuals’ safety, well-being, and physical needs are met, including personal hygiene and medical/dental care.
- ** Program Home Maintenance**:

- Maintain the home to health and safety standards.
- Prepare and provide nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Support individuals in completing household chores and life skills development.
- ** Community Engagement**:

- Drive and accompany individuals to school, medical appointments, and outings.
- Attend school meetings, case conferences, and community events.
- Educate and raise awareness about mental health in the community.
- ** Recreational and Educational Activities**:

- Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
- Assist individuals in achieving success with routines, hygiene, and life skills.
- ** Administrative Duties**:

- Maintain accurate reports, statistics, and daily activity logs.
- Manage daily petty cash during shifts.
- Attend program and staff meetings, as well as supervision and training sessions.
- ** Team Collaboration**:

- Provide input into program development, house rules, policies, and care plans.
- Actively participate in team meetings and decisions.
- Build positive working relationships with individuals, families, and professionals.

**Working Conditions**
- This role is based in program homes with an on-site work arrangement.
- ** 40 hours/week, Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm**

**Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer**:

- Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
- Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
- 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
- Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
- Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary