youth worker
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Full Time FEMALE Youth Worker
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November 20, 2024
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Employer details
Anika Youth Services
Job details
At Anika Youth Services, *we support at-risk youth* in the Surrey and Langley area who are in need of wrap around services, including long-term housing, outreach services, and life skills programming. AYS creates individualized plans that address the youth?s mental health, social, behavioural, and emotional needs.
AYS is a team environment that works together from every level of the agency to support our youth.
We serve a demographic of female youth with multiple barriers, vulnerabilities, and who have experienced trauma, therefore; *we only hire female employees* as per our safety guidelines. *This role requires employees to work 24 hour shifts and to live alongside the youth while on duty.* There is a lockable staff bedroom/bathroom for your privacy. Full time candidates will work 15 days out of a 30 day month*. Staff work in rotation of two days, two days off, and work a 3 day weekend every other weekend.*
Attachment theory, trauma informed practice, crisis management, and life skills will be the foundations of your work with the youth. This position allows you to have extensive front line exposure and positively impact the lives of our most vulnerable youth.
*Successful candidates will bring with them:*
* Minimum: diploma in child and youth care, psychology, criminology, or related social services field and minimum of 2 years directly related experience and an understanding of mental health, substance misuse, attachment and trauma informed practice
* *OR* minimum completed bachelor's degree in child and youth care, psychology, criminology, or related social services field without experience.
* *MUST HAVE Class 5 License and reliable vehicle for use during your shift*
* Standard First-Aid Level 1 with CPR
* Clear criminal record
* Strong rapport building/relational skills, that includes culturally competent and respectful interactions with youth, co-workers, and stake holders
* Ability to perform basic household duties: budgeting, grocery shops, meal preparation, cleaning and ability to teach basic life skills
* Versatility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
* Conflict resolution and crisis management skills
* Effective time management, organizational skills, and computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $340.00-$364.00 per day
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* Vision care
Application question(s):
* Do you have a minimum of two years of directly related schooling?
* Do you have a minimum of two years of directly related experience?
* Do you have a reliable vehicle that you can use while on shift? As it required to have one for all shifts within our agency.
Licence/Certification:
* class 5 driver's license (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationSurrey, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$340.00 to $364.00DAY daily
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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