Residential Child & Youth Worker
W J Stelmaschuk and Associates Ltd.
Expiring: March 31, 2014
Job Type: Part-Time, Casual
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: Diploma
Positions Available: 3
NOC Group: Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
NOC Job Title: Child And Youth Worker
Job Location(s) 109 E 57TH Ave Vancouver, British Columbia V5X 1S5 Canada
Job Description
This is a casual position
Job Summary Grid 10 (RW)
Under supervision, the residence worker (RW) is responsible for assisting clients to live successfully in residential settings in an accredited agency.  Ensures physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met.  Assists clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.  Provides behavioural support and supervision in the program and community, implements and monitors individual program plans through observation and accurate reporting, and participates in operating and maintaining the program.   This position requires union membership with CUPE.
The successful applicant must possess:
• Valid CPR/First Aid; WHMIS
• Food Hygiene and Sanitation Certificate
• Behavior Management Certificate
• Valid BC Drivers license with clear drivers abstract
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate
• Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in a Human Services Field and/or related experience
• At least one year experience working with individuals in a residential or vocational setting.
• Must have a current criminal record check and ministry check.
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with family members, social workers and stakeholders
• Experience working with challenging behavior
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively and work independently
• Ability to write individual programs
• Excellent writing skills, including computer based report writing

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

How to Apply Expiring: March 31, 2014 Email: bc-hr@telus.net