Serenity Resources Ltd our mission is to provide culturally appropriate, safe, and empowering options for vulnerable youth and children so they will have the opportunity to reach their full potential and destiny.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to work as part of a team providing support, supervision, life and social skills learning within our Residential Settings.
The duties will include assisting with day-to-day routines within the home, providing therapeutic and corrective interventions, attending supervised visits/appointments, assisting within the school environment, administrative duties which include writing dailies, incident reports, etc. on the agency's electronic database and assisting the team in establishing treatment and safety plans for the youth.
The successful applicant will be required to work 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am.
Experience working with vulnerable and high-risk children and youth is an asset.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the work-related social services field
- Class 5 License and reliable vehicle
- Standard First-Aid Level 1 with CPR
- Understanding of mental health, substance misuse, attachment and trauma-informed practice
Job Skills and abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills including the ability to navigate basic online documentation programs
- Conflict resolution and crisis management skills
- Strong relatability and rapport building skills
- Ability to perform basic household duties, such as maintaining a budget, grocery shops, meal preparation, cleaning and the ability to teach basic life skills
- Versatility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Creative in supporting clients in meeting their service plan goals Knowledge of and experience in the field of Mental Health.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs and able to physically participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, and biking.
- Experience with FASD, ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum, aggressive and self-harming behaviour.
- Good at setting boundaries with supported individuals while having excellent listening skills and empathy.
- Experience following and implementing behaviour management and crisis intervention plans and using specialized augmentative and visual communication strategies, such as the use of PECS etc.
- Able to prioritize, manage crisis, work independently and also as part of a team.
- Must have strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to compile accurate records and prepare reports.
- Available for continuous training.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and training:
- Completion or in pursuit of Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology or other related degrees/diploma and/or two years of related experience.
- Current First Aid, FoodSafe Level 1 and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
Experience:
- Two years of recent experience working with at-risk youth, substance use, and/or mental health
- Experience assisting at-risk youth in crisis.
- A combination or education and experience can be considered
Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of needs of high risk and/or street-involved youth including harm reduction
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
- Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and a part of a team
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse population
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Serenity Resources Limited offers purposeful careers, serving the most vulnerable members of our community. This role offers you the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.
We support career development and training for staff to reach their potential and offer mentorship and professional advancement in a supportive environment. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, wellness and a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that values diversity and respect for all.
Benefits ;
Serenity Offers full-time and part-time employees Benefit (minimum 20 hours per week) the following:
- Blue Cross Benefits
- Paid up to 5 Sick days
- RRSP Match up to 9%
HOW TO APPLY
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Thank you for your interest.
Full time -time hours: 40 Hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Ability to commute/relocate/reliably commute
Experience:
- Support Care: 2 year (required)
Work remotely:
Pay: $28.49 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Williams Lake, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
- Tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. How did you handle the situation?
- Do you live in Williams Lake?
Experience:
- working with children: 2 years (required)
- working with youth: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Location:
- Williams Lake, BC (required)
Work Location: In person
