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Children Matter Community Services —Merritt, BC
- From $27.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Family Support Worker - Merritt - Temp PT
Interior Community Services —Merritt, BC
- $29.17–$33.49 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
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School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) —Merritt, BC
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- Immediate opening
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
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- Microsoft Excel
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Child and Youth Worker

Children Matter Community Services
Merritt, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Casual

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision care

Skills

Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Office
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Teaching

Full job description

About us
Children Matters is not just an organization; it's a compassionate force dedicated to creating a world where every individual has the chance to thrive. As advocates, guides, and champions of growth, we believe in a shared mission toward a brighter future. Join us in building a more equitable global society where the unique potential of each person contributes to a richer tapestry, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering growth, Children Matters is the place for you.

Experience/Qualifications:

A minimum 2-year relevant diploma, or equivalent of education/experience working with children and youth with behavioural and other needs.
Specific training in behavioural modification, attachment-based parenting, and relationship-based interventions (Trauma-informed practice).

Responsibilities:

Ensures safety and well-being of children and youth at the Care Setting
Actively works to get to know children and youth better and to gather information about their needs; and providing updated information on an ongoing basis to the program manager.
Participates in children’s and youth’s assessments, Goal/Strategy setting, and program planning (where appropriate), and supports documenting, monitoring, and measuring progress.
Appropriately delivers or enables strategies established in children’s and youth’s Service Plan.
Teaches and strengthens children’s and youth’s skills in a socially and culturally appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities.
Provides Trauma-informed care (through behavior management, attachment-based, relational or other appropriate evidence informed modalities) to children and youth on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour, and providing guidance and support.
Provides care to children and youth with mild to exceptional support needs in a staffed-resource setting, including children and youth with behavioural challenges.
Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to children and youth, which may include non-violent physical interventions.
Supports children’s and youth’s community inclusion (e.g. home, school, activities, family, the community).
Ensures that children’s and youth’s physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic physical hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medications as required in accordance with established policy, guidelines, procedures and instructions.
Maintains reports and other documentation such as logbooks, charts, daily activities on residents.
Accompanies children and youth to appointments and community outings.
- Supervise and engage with children and youth in various activities- Plan and implement educational and recreational programs for children- Provide guidance and support to children in their personal and social development- Create a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow- Collaborate with other youth workers to coordinate activities and events- Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and program evaluations.

At our agency, we're not just offering a job; we're building a community that prioritizes the joy of work and the ongoing development of each team member. We understand that true success comes from a harmonious balance between work and life, and we're committed to fostering an environment that supports your well-being. Our dedication to continuous education ensures that you're not just growing professionally, but personally too. Join us and experience a workplace where your happiness matters as much as your career, and where the pursuit of knowledge and well-being go hand in hand. Elevate your career with us, where joy, growth, and balance are not just ideals but the essence of our culture.

Requirements:
-Class 5 unrestricted Driver's License (Required)
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate (Required)
- Minimum of three professional references, including your most recent employer
- Consolidated Criminal Record Check (CCRC)

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Merritt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License (required)
MANDT, CPI, or MHFA certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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