Children & Youth Care Worker

_ Children and Youth Care Worker - _
Location: Vanderhoof & Fraser Lake, BC
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm with some evening and weekend work as required.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: $26.74 - 30.69/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 11)
Job Summary
Connexus is seeking an individual with the desire to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team and independently to provide groups and 1-1 services with children and youth, up to the age of 18. Supports will include life skills, regulation skills, social opportunities. If you feel that you have the qualifications, skills set and desire to make a difference in a child's life, we look forward to hearing from you.
The children and youth in the program could present with the following: mental health concerns, behavioural concerns. The Child and Youth Care Worker will provide short term, intensive and outcome-focused interventions/services that promote growth and improve life and social skills functioning.
Qualifications & Experience
A Diploma in Child & Youth Care/Human Services or related field.
One-year recent related experience, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Courses and/or working knowledge of common childhood disorders (Autism, FASD, ADHD) and effective treatment methods an asset for work with child/youth clients or willing to work towards these professional development requirements.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status and lifestyle diversity. Must be non-judgmental.
Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture.
Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases).
Good written and verbal communication.
Required
Valid class 5 driver's license & satisfactory drivers abstract
Criminal Record Check clearance
This position requires union membership
Our Commitment To You
We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
Benefits for full-time: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more
Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $26.74-$30.69 per hour
Benefits
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement
French not required
Schedule
8 hour shift
Day shift
Ability To Commute/relocate
Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s)
Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education
DCS / DEC (required)
Experience
Children & Youth: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification
Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person