Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker

Must be able to:

Work effectively and compassionately with youth who may present challenging behaviours

Experience / Expertise with Autism an asset.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Youth Support Worker to join our team in part time and full-time roles and help us deliver on our mission to provide the highest quality therapy to children and their families by providing the best-personalized support systems necessary. Are you passionate about working with youth? Do you want to make a meaningful difference and help children navigate trauma and support them in achieving their own unique path in achieving their best potential?

What We Value

Our vision is to create a world where all children are recognized for their strengths, not weaknesses, and to support each child and family on their unique path in achieving their best potential. We aim to provide a level of care that is not only Beyond a contemporary standard but innovates and emanates the approach in respects to the wellbeing and prosperity of Children, Youth, and Family.

What You Will Do

The role of Youth Support Worker to support our children and youth in our care. In this role your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a role model to the children and youth in our care.
• Teach and assist individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, safety skills, etc..
• Facilitate physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
• Teach and assist youth with activities such as, hygiene, basic cooking skills, money management, shopping, safety skills, and social skills.
• Administering medication to our youth, when required and ensuring all documentation is completed.
• Building healthy rapport with the youth and youths’ families. As well as educational and medical professionals you may be in contact with.
• Accompany and/or transport individuals to activities and appointments as required.
• Fill out daily logs/paperwork and report to supervisors and team leads.
• Support clients in becoming self-sufficient and independent.
• Administer medication to individuals in line with our procedures and policies.

The Experience, Expertise and Education We Value

• Experience in Nursing, Social Services, Home care, Educational Assistant positions, Early Childhood Education, Support Worker, Personal care aid, Human services support.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Mental Health First Aid
• NVCI/Mandt
• ASIST/ASK
• Valid driver's license/Driver's Abstract/Criminal Record Check/Social Development Check/1- million liability required.
• Fluency in English is required (oral/written)
• Ability to work with/around pets i.e., cats and dogs is required.
• Schedule flexibility - days, evenings, overnight, weekends

What We Offer:

You will receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes an industry competitive hourly rate, overtime eligibility, ten vacation days and more, including:

• Paid mileage
• Paid sick days for FT and PT
• Full benefits and pension/pension matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and career advancement
• Casual Dress

Salary: From $21 - $26 per hour

If you are interested in joining a team committed to making a difference in the lives of youth, we want to hear from you. Are you interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Visit our company website at https://beyondbehaviouralintervention.ca/