Children & Youth
with Support Needs Worker
Our Children & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Program focuses on
enhancing life skills, social skills and emotional regulation by facilitating
activities that foster these abilities in a natural and fun way. The CYSN
Worker will work with individuals and groups to build and enhance
these skills.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
·Develop and implements short-term,
issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation
with the supervisor.
·Plan, prepare and facilitate group and/or
individual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict
resolution, basic group counselling methods to help resolve identified
problems, needs and risks.
·Provide skill building in areas such as life
skills, anger management or self-management techniques.
·Evaluate the effectiveness of client plans,
reports on clients’ progress, and discusses related concerns with supervisor in
order to resolve identified issues and move towards defined objectives.
·Outline services provided by the program and/or
organization. Provides information on and referral to other community service
providers, resources and professionals as required.
·Maintain related records and statistics and
provides reports to the supervisor as required.
·Liaise with and/or promotes the interests of
clients with other community service providers, professionals and school
personnel as required. Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
·Two-year diploma in a related human/social
service field.
·Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working
with youth experiencing developmental disabilities, mental health, substance
use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.
·Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm
Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care.
Additional Requirements
• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s
License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.
Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular PT – 28 hours per week with
flexible daytime hours Monday through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday shifts
will include evening hours until 7:30 pm to support group programming.
Wage/Salary: starting at $29.22/hour
Grid Level: 11
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled
