YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for self-directed, engaging, empathetic Youth and Family Support Worker to support our Youth and Family Programs. This is a maternity leave replacement and will run up to May 2019. Reporting to the Youth and Family Coordinator, this position will provide support services to clients through assessing, educating, networking and engaging clients in activities that build strength, confidence and resiliency. This position will specifically be supporting Youth engaged in the justice system via curfew monitoring and other duties as required.
As a neighbourhood-based organization, our purpose is to strengthen the health and vitality of community by:
JOB POSTING: 2018-0100YFSW-Temp
DATE: June 5th, 2018
POSITION: Youth and Family Support Worker
Temporary Full Time (11 month position)
This position requires Union membership – BCGEU
SALARY RANGE: Grid 12 $20.55 – $23.94
BENEFITS: as per collective agreement
VACATION: as per collective agreement
LOCATION: Langley Office
20618 Eastleigh Crescent
Langley, BC
ANTICIPATED START DATE: July 9, 2018 or ASAP
REPORTS TO: Youth and Family Program Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree in related human/social services field
EXPERIENCE: 1 year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Send Resume and Covering Letter to:
Encompass Support Services Society
Posting Reference: #2017-0300YFSW
Attention: Human Resources
Address: 20618 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley BC, V3A 4C4
Fax: 604.534.8802 Email: hr@Encompass-Supports.com
Closing Date: June 22, 2018 at 4:30 pm
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for self-directed, engaging, empathetic Youth and Family Support Worker to support our Youth and Family Programs. This is a maternity leave replacement and will run up to May 2019. Reporting to the Youth and Family Coordinator, this position will provide support services to clients through assessing, educating, networking and engaging clients in activities that build strength, confidence and resiliency. This position will specifically be supporting Youth engaged in the justice system via curfew monitoring and other duties as required.
As a neighbourhood-based organization, our purpose is to strengthen the health and vitality of community by:
- identifying and responding to community needs,
- collaborating to enhance the lives of those we serve,
- cultivating effective, sustainable partnerships.
JOB POSTING: 2018-0100YFSW-Temp
DATE: June 5th, 2018
POSITION: Youth and Family Support Worker
Temporary Full Time (11 month position)
This position requires Union membership – BCGEU
SALARY RANGE: Grid 12 $20.55 – $23.94
BENEFITS: as per collective agreement
VACATION: as per collective agreement
LOCATION: Langley Office
20618 Eastleigh Crescent
Langley, BC
ANTICIPATED START DATE: July 9, 2018 or ASAP
REPORTS TO: Youth and Family Program Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Required to monitor youth’s compliance with court orders which may include (Intensive Supervision & Support, Curfew Checks, and Community Work Service).
- Gathers information relevant to client’s problems, needs and risks by interviewing, observing behavior, meeting with providers using a variety of inventories, checklists, and questionnaires. Assess the information gathered to identify client problems, needs, and risks.
- May provide brief interventions which may include mediation with the goal of re-integrating and or maintain the youth in their family.
- Provide support, guidance and problem solving to clients who are struggling with compliance to conditions and reportability.
- Develops and implements short-term, issue specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation with the supervisor that will help youth to transition to independence.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree in related human/social services field
EXPERIENCE: 1 year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- The position requires availability of evenings and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to interact effectively and build relationships with program staff, families, funders, volunteers, community, agencies and other organizations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working with families of youth 12-19 years of age; and with at risk youth involved with the justice system, who are at risk of or currently homeless, or who are living independently.
- Experience or knowledge of issues such as substance abuse, mental health issues, and conduct disorders.
- Integrated case management and group facilitation skills are an asset.
- Mandatory Criminal record check
- Current first aid certification
- Provide primary source credential verification
- Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License and have a reliable vehicle (mileage paid for work use)
- Must possess a working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word/Excel)
Send Resume and Covering Letter to:
Encompass Support Services Society
Posting Reference: #2017-0300YFSW
Attention: Human Resources
Address: 20618 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley BC, V3A 4C4
Fax: 604.534.8802 Email: hr@Encompass-Supports.com
Closing Date: June 22, 2018 at 4:30 pm
