Child and Family Support Practitioner

Child and Family Support Practitioner - 6 months contract

ENVIROS – Who We Are:

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices. As an organization, Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence and Outcomes Based.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: "Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community".

The Program – Connects

The Connects Program is a four-bed Live-In Program for youth ages 6-12 years who have status with Children's Services. Connects offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 1 year. The intention of the child's stay is to create a sense of safety where children can learn to name their feelings and create new ways of coping, to create a sense of community, become active in physical activity and play that is age appropriate. As well as working through childhood trauma and challenging behavior so that the child can be successful in maintaining future foster placement or a successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting).

Programming at Connects focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging, providing structure and routine that builds on age-appropriate life skills and staying physically active in the community. The Connects Program provides children with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Connects Program.

The Position – Child and Family Support Practitioner

The Child and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct child support. Child and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.

Competencies

• Strong relationship development skills.

• Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.

• Able to adapt to changing situations and being flexible.

• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Education and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.

Other Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR C

• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clear driving record.

How to Apply:

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.