Youth Worker I, Casual/Relief

HOURS: Sites are operational 24/7. Casual/relief youth workers are needed to provide  shift coverage for evenings, weekends and awake overnights.

REPORTS TO: GLP Team Leaders and Program Managers

"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."

"Our Group Living Program provides stability, consistency, and predictability to support children and youth from ages 2-17 in the pursuit of relationship building and permanency. Through collaborations with Children's Services, Collaborative Service Delivery (CSD) agencies and their social service agency partnerships, we work towards the physical wellbeing, relationship development and preservation of the cultural as well as ethnic diversity of the young people we serve." 

Youth Workers provide direct care, guidance, mentorship and support to children and youth who reside in a group living setting. The GLP youth workers work in collaboration with Children Services and our CSD partnership programs to find permanent placements/options that best match each individual child or youth needs. The youth worker advocates for the youth in the GLP while also promoting skills that aid in self- advocacy. Note that this position is on principles as taught in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.

"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force"

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain a supportive comfortable atmosphere, encourage children and youth in their individuality, while complying with the policies and procedures.   
• Attend and participate in shift exchange/ security and safety checks  
• Provide individualized care and support for children and youth ages
• Transport and provide support for children and youth to attend their day programs, appointments, and recreational activities  
• Supervise children and youth in daily routines, in accordance with assigned shift   
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to diffuse potential behavior escalations  
• As required, work and provide staffing support at any GLP site.  
• Evaluate resident's behavior through daily contact and monthly goal progress notes  
• Ensure log books, reports and documentation is completed timely  
• Attend staff meetings and any other meetings or training programs as directed by Management.  
• Follow all Agency's policies, and procedures, code of conduct, shift expectations, and job descriptions   
• Communicate with Management any concerns impacting a child or youth's safety and well-being.  
• Administer medications to residents as required.  
• Maintain a healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties as required  
• Maintain an inventory of supplies
• BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study.  
• Minimum 1-year direct experience working in a group home with children or youth 
• Knowledge of standard policies and practices related to group care and the ability to effectively implement daily operations as per shift requirements.
• Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
• Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course

Why Work for Boyle?

• All work done positively impacts the community and its members
• Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
• Employee activities and events throughout the year
• Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients. 

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us. 

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.