Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work
™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. Our therapeutic programs are designed to create safe, nurturing, and growth-oriented environments for children, youth, and adults with support needs. Join our team as a
Child and Youth Care Worker (Senior Worker Position) at our Therapeutic Home
in
Surrey, where you are responsible for ensuring the health, well-being, and development of program residents, while providing some supervisory and administrative duties.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of residential care worker experience OR college diploma in a related field + 3 years’ experience.
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Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills
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Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
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Current First Aid/CPR training (We will train those who require this)
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Current MANDT Training (we will train those who require this)
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Proof of a COVID-19 double vaccination record
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Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry
Therapeutic Home Team Responsibilities:
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Ensure primary youth's needs are met, including intake, progress reports, and communication with professionals.
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Maintain home cleanliness and safety, oversee chores, and property upkeep.
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Attend to the medical, dental, and court needs of youth.
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Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
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Assist youth with house routines, hygiene, and life skills.
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Monitor behaviors and encourage social standards.
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Attend team meetings, provide input into program development, rules, and policies.
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Foster a positive and caring environment, and build relationships with youth.
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Provide a safe space for communication and assist with future care plans.
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Liaise with outside agencies, courts, and families.
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Attend training and contribute to care approaches and decisions.
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Manage daily petty cash.
Senior Worker Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate a higher level of training and experience.
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Assist the Program Supervisor and demonstrate independence in decision-making.
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Provide counselling, identify emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
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Offer input for program development and provide leadership.
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Assist with administrative tasks and provide on-call coverage.
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Attend meetings and submit reports within deadlines.
Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:
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Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
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Professional development and advancement within our ever-growing organization
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100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
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Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
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Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
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Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
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And more!
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered.
