All Nations Youth Safehouse Coordinator (Mat Leave) - Jobs in Surrey, BC

Job Description

“Looking for Passionate Workers who can Support Families with Young Infants to Thrive”About Us:The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) is a rapidly growing Indigenous community-based organization, serving BC’s largest urban Indigenous population of children, youth, families & Elders. Our Vision is to build a community of strong, healthy, successful Indigenous people connected to each other and to their roots by fostering their health & well-being through culturally relevant services, support, and advocacy.Position Summary;The Program Coordinator is responsible for administering the All Nations Youth Safe House program in compliance with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) contract, FRAFCA policies and procedures, ANYSH policies and procedures, the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Residential Care Regulation and the Standards for Safe Houses in British Columbia. The Program Coordinatorensures that the home is youth focused, and that all the standards regarding care of youth while in ANYSH are maintained. This includes providing a safe therapeutic daily living environment for theresidents of the safe house; Provide positive role modeling that is culturally open and accessible to all youth; and making referrals to appropriate community resources. The Program Coordinator performshis/her duties in alignment with FRAFCA’s vision, mission and values.Why FRAFCA:

• Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders;
• Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community;
• Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office);
• Access Work BC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund ECE training & other professional development;
• Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after the 3-month probationary period;
• Paid sick/personal leave days;
• Paid vacation days;
• Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station;
• Parking available on-site;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, implements, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the ANYSH program, ensuring necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Provide a caring and positive environment for youth and staff
• Assist in the preparation of work schedules to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained.
• Coordinate safety and sanitation procedures, including the overall care and maintenance of the safe house area and equipment, first aid and emergency medical procedures, particularly bedbug protocol.
• Support clients by conducting regular youth reviews, facilitating referrals to community programs and services.
• Work cooperatively with each safe house team member and assist the staff team in the development and review of program components.
• Decision making and delegation
• Participates in program development, policies and procedure formulation, program evaluation and budget preparation, and make recommendations to the Program Manager.
• Adhere to the Safe House policy and procedures manual for clients and staff, FRAFCA policies and procedures and ensure COA/CARF standards and Fraser Health Licensing Standards are met.
• Maintain administrative and statistical records regarding clients and produce reports as required.
• Provide shift coverage on an emergency basis.
• Act as a representative of ANYSH for the OHS Committee, liaise with the members, attend monthly meetings and manage monthly documentation.
• Act in a professional manner handling conflict and role modeling positive workplace behavior’s and attitudes
• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

• Child and Youth Care Diploma plus a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience (ie. certifications; years of experience in a youth-related field; supervisory experience; valid certifications as outlined below).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid, Food Safe, or non-violent crisis intervention certificates an asset.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector an asset.
• Criminal Record Check and review is a requirement of all employees of FRAFCA.
• Demonstrated work experience with at-risk youth from various cultural backgrounds.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of First Nations and other diverse cultures, traditions, and knowledge of socio-economic barriers, family dynamics, youth identity development, and the rights of youth in care.
• Experience working with adolescence and youth.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent conflict management skills.
• Analytical and observational skills.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Ability to multi-task and work with the demands of a diverse team environment and cross-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and ambiguity.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and provide an encouraging environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We thank all that apply, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.*****Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants.Apply NowQuick Apply

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