The role involves providing direct therapeutic support to youth in a residential setting, including implementing behavior support plans and ensuring physical well-being. Additionally, the worker manages home maintenance, community engagement, and provides coaching to frontline team members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have related post-secondary training and proven experience working with individuals facing behavioral and attachment challenges. Required credentials include a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License, First Aid/CPR, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
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Job description
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 Behaviour Technician to join our team in Richmond. 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: Related post-secondary training, education, and willing to complete additional training through Hollyburn
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
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick days
Life insurance
Vision care
Dental care
Wellness days
Extended health insurance
Group RRSP matching up to 6%
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.
Assist Program Supervisor in maintaining client files
Work with service clinician to support client intakes, transitions and discharges from programs
Take leadership role in implementing client behaviour support plans.
Monitor specific client programs and oversee data tracking to ensure consistency
Provide coaching to frontline team members to ensure that they develop appropriate skills to achieve successful client outcomes.
Working Conditions
This role is based in program homes with an on-site work arrangement.
40 hours/week. Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm OR Tuesday-Saturday (7am-3pm Tuesday, 3pm-11pm Wednesday-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
