Residential Youth Worker - Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

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Job Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleLanguage: EnglishMinimum Education: DiplomaPositions Available: 1NOC Group: Community and Social Service Workers (4212)NOC Job Title: Youth WorkerExpires in 14 daysExpires: 2021-07-14Posted: 2021-06-30Last Updated: 2021-06-30Job Location(s)2420 Montrose AvenueAbbotsford, British ColumbiaV2S 3S9, CanadaJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Residential Youth Worker participates in the day-to-day operation of the Residential Youth Program and provides short-term stabilization, outreach, and reunification services to clients. This position uses the principles of wraparound care and trauma-informed care to support clients in crisis or to mitigate the risk of placement breakdown. The Residential Youth Worker is part of a team that provides clients with a trauma-informed, developmentally and culturally-appropriate environment to address and mitigate crisis and support overall wellness. This is an awake position; all shifts are awake shiftsResponsibilitiesOvernight shifts are awake in order to attend to any nighttime needs that may arise with the youth or in the home (medical, behavioural or other).Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential crises and crises, such as resident’s aggression, using non-violent crisis intervention techniques, and reports all incidents to Supervisor and others as per proceduresParticipates in the assessment, goal setting and progress evaluation of all residents. Documents observations in daily logs and client files as per policy and procedureAttends staff meetings as requiredProvides behaviour management counselling to residents on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on behaviour and providing guidance and support;Monitors curfews, check-ins and chores done by residents and makes every attempt to ascertain knowledge of their intended whereabouts should they leave the premises;Attends case conferences and, whenever possible, works with care teams towards setting and meeting goals in each resident’s plan of care. Reports and discusses case planning and concerns with Group Home team and other care team members. Ensures appropriate ongoing communication between group home and the above-mentioned team members;Facilitates intakes, orientations and discharges of residents including thorough documentation in log books and required reports as per policies and procedures. Submits all required paperwork and timesheets in a timely manner;Participates in the ongoing household, yard and vehicle maintenance and cleaning, including meal preparation, laundry, yard work, housework and minor repairs; in flexibility with other program staff in meeting needs of youth and program.Provides transportation for youth to appointments and community outings;Maintains a thorough knowledge of community resources that will meet residents’ needs. Provides liaison, education and advocacy for community agencies, other professionals and neighbours on issues concerning the residence;Ensures petty cash is utilized carefully and documented in accordance with established policies and proceduresEnsures youths’ needs are met by performing duties such as educating and encouraging basic hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medication in accordance with established policies and procedures;Teaches residents effective personal safety, social and interpersonal skills through tasks of limit-setting, appropriate daily living and social activities. Utilizes positive behaviour management techniques;Other duties as required.Related Document(s)Residential Youth Worker.pdfHow to ApplyExpiring: Jul 14, 2021Email: jobpostings@archway.ca