Join our amazing team now! We are looking for full-time (term) Child and Youth Workers to join our Specialized Homes team.
Term positions are offered on a month-to-month basis and typically cover leaves of absence, but often turn into permanent positons.
Why Work With Us?
- We are a diverse and inclusive team!
- Opportunity for advancement!
- Paid professional development!
- Develop core skills, knowledge and competencies!
- Vacation entitlement starting at 105 hours (after 1 year of service)!
- 13 paid Statutory Holiday Days recognized per year!
- Municipal Pension Plan!
- Extended Health Care Benefits!
- Employee and Family Assistance Program!
- Health and Wellness Program!
- Team building and team days!
LOCATION: Vernon, BC
START DATE: ASAP
HOURS OF WORK/SHIFT:
- 4 days on / 4 days off - 10 hour shifts
- Shifts include all of: 7am to 5pm and 1pm to 11pm
· Rotational shift work – includes days, evenings and weekends - 1820 hours per year
JOB SUMMARY: As part of the Specialized Homes team, the Child and Youth Worker ensures the physical and emotional safety of the children and youth in our care.
The CYW works to support children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 to achieve their goals through life-skill development, including in-home routines, pro-social/recreational programs, community outings, etc. Most importantly, the CYW ensures a safe, structured, stable and predictable home environment by following individual programs, routines, and working as a team.
WAGE: $29.22 to $33.54 per hour, depending on education and experience. This position requires union membership.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
· Education and Knowledge: 2-year Human/Social Service Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
· 2 years recent related experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (provided to you at no cost):
- A minimum of 3 reference checks, including most recent employer
- Consolidated Criminal Record Check
- Mandt certification (intervention, de-escalation, building healthy relationships)
- TB Screening
- WHMIS
- Naloxone
- First Aid (must have CPR component)
- Food Handler
- FOIPPA Foundations
- In-house Training
Other:
*No phone calls or walk-ins please*
*We are currently unable to support RCIP, LMIA and PR requests*
*Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted*
*This job requires a Class 5 BC Driver's License. If you do not have a valid, unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver's License and a satisfactory Driver Factor Report Score, please do not apply*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.22-$33.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
