Awake Overnight Youth Care Worker

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are searching for dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Adult, Youth, Child Worker to join our team in Vancouver. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents in our supportive therapeutic home for youth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and success.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum two-year diploma, or equivalent education and experience in attachment-based parenting and relationship-based interventions (trauma-informed practice).
• Experience: Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR, Mandt (we will train those who require these certifications)
• Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
• Knowledge of adult and youth care approaches, service plan development, and applicable legislation/regulations.
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record or exemption from the provincial health authority
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Key Responsibilities

1. Resident Support

• Participate in assessments, goal setting, and progress evaluation for assigned individuals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including intake forms, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Maintain open, authorized communication with families and professionals involved.
• Implement and update behaviour support plans in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Ensure individuals’ safety, well-being, and physical needs are met, including personal hygiene and medical/dental care. 2.
• Program
• Home
• Maintenance:
• Maintain the home to health and safety standards.
• Prepare and provide nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.
• Support individuals in completing household chores and life skills development. 3.
• Community
• Engagement:
• Drive and accompany individuals to school, medical appointments, and outings.
• Attend school meetings, case conferences, and community events.
• Educate and raise awareness about mental health in the community. 4.
• Recreational and
• Educational
• Activities:
• Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
• Assist individuals in achieving success with routines, hygiene, and life skills. 5.
• Administrative
• Duties:
• Maintain accurate reports, statistics, and daily activity logs.
• Manage daily petty cash during shifts.
• Attend program and staff meetings, as well as supervision and training sessions. 6.
• Team
• Collaboration:
• Provide input into program development, house rules, policies, and care plans.
• Actively participate in team meetings and decisions.
• Build positive working relationships with individuals, families, and professionals.

• Working Conditions
• This role is based in program homes with an on-site work arrangement.
• 40 Hours/Week, shifts run 11pm-7am Tuesday-Saturday

• Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:
• Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
• Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
• 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
• Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
• Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary