About the Company:
Located in the beautiful territory of Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Orca Lelum is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment rooted in Indigenous ways of being. Dedicated to the well-being of youth, we empower individuals aged 12 to 18 to reclaim their strength, resilience, and cultural identity. Guided by the principle of Nutsamaat Shqwaluwun – people working together with one heart and one mind, our holistic programs prioritize substance use recovery, wellness and trauma healing. We offer medically supervised withdrawal management and residential treatment in a 10-week program, aiming to instill a sense of purpose and connection that extends beyond treatment.
What’s in it for you?
Join us at Orca Lelum, where you not only contribute to a thriving organization but also become part of a community-driven by cultural values and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. Come experience the fulfillment of working in a First Nations-led environment that values your well-being and growth.
Job Summary:
The Youth Support Worker at Orca Lelum plays a vital role in assisting clients with their physical, economic, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development. This individual supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the implementation of individualized wellness plans with regards to goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for the youth being supported, this includes monitoring and reviewing the youth’s relevant skill strengths and needs;
2. Provide general supervision within the facility and while out in the community to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth;
3. Fulfill the role and responsibilities of a caregiver as set out in the young spirits wellness plans and in accordance with provincial legislation and standards;
4. Implement and utilize, on a consistent basis, supports and interventions that help develop positive behaviors in youth and address problematic behaviors.
5. Act as a positive role model, provide stable companionship and constructive support in all matters personal, health and emotional; and take pro-active and focused actions to support skill development in clients, including daily life skills, emotion regulation and recreational abilities.
6. Regardless of one’s background, caregivers will work respectfully, knowledgeably and effectively with the Indigenous youth, their families, service providers and community members, and create cultural safety for the youth and other people with whom caregivers come into contact with.
7. Supports the mental and physical health of youth based on the direction of health professionals and guidance of the wellness team; and oversee the administering and dispensing of medication;
8. Supports youth with maintenance, personal hygiene and self care, appropriately;
9. Recognizes and responds appropriately to escalations, crisis and emergency situations, which may include aggressive or violent behaviour by youth and emergency medical situations to eliminate or minimize harm or injury; reports all critical incidents to the Youth Support Supervisor, Youth Support Administrator and Wellness Director.
10. Maintains daily logs of youth in the database system, making notes of their emotional wellbeing, ability to self-regulate in the face of difficult emotions, recreational and cultural activities, and behaviour intervention strategies used, hygiene, cultural connections and overall wellbeing. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate before the end of each shift and provides a verbal debrief to co-workers at the start and end of every shift. Regularly reviews the shift change over summary, daily logs, meeting minutes, behavior intervention plans, wellness plans, policies and all other key operational documents for every shift worked and ensures awareness of and changes in youths’ wellness plans.
11. Graveyard shift involves performing janitorial and sanitation tasks.
12. Follows provincial legislation, regulations and standards when working with youth, including but not limited to:
a. Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) and the CFCSA regulation;
b. Standards for Staffed Children’s Residential Services;
c. Standards for Foster Homes;
d. Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA);
e. CCALA Residential Care Regulation; and
f. Any policy or practice directives issued under the authority of the CFCSA and Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services
13. Other duties as required, within scope.
Qualifications & Requirements:
o Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Criminology or equivalent training/experience
o Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
o Negative TB screening result
o Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
o Valid First Aid Certificate - Emergency First Aid – Community Care.
o Must consent to a criminal record check.
o Good working knowledge of Coast Salish teachings is an asset.
Skills & Attributes:
o Ability to work independently as well as in a team
o Ability to handle crisis and crisis intervention
o Ability to work under stress/pressure
o Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
o Ability to effectively use standard computer applications
How to Apply?
Interested candidates, please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your applications and discovering the unique skills and experiences you can bring to our team. Join us in making a positive impact at Orca Lelum!
*Note:
-This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
- The hours of work, including days off, may be subject to change consistent with the operational requirements.
- Qualified First Nations candidates will be given preference in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code section 42
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $30.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
