child and youth worker
Posted on May 06, 2024
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Employer details
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society
Job details
*We are continuing to expand our services to the North Okanagan! Join our amazing team now!*
*NOYFSS is a registered non-profit agency that provides a variety of programs to the community of Vernon and surrounding area. We are the leading community social agency that aspires to strengthen the family through healthy relationships.*
*Why Work With Us?*
* *Inclusivity and teamwork*
* *Opportunity for advancement*
* *Paid professional development*
* *Develop core skills, knowledge and competencies*
* *Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks (15 days) per year (after 1 year of service)*
* *13 Statutory Holiday Days recognized per year*
* *Municipal Pension Plan*
* *Extended Health Care Benefits*
* *Employee and Family Assistance Program*
* *Health and Wellness Program*
*LOCATION: *Vernon, BC
*START DATE:* ASAP
*HOURS OF WORK/SHIFT:*
\* Full-time permanent - 4 days on / 4 days off - 10 hour shifts
- Shifts include all of: 7am to 5pm, 11am to 9pm, and 1pm to 11pm
· Rotational shift work ? includes days, evenings and weekends ? averaging 35 to 40 hours per week
*JOB SUMMARY:* As part of the Specialized Homes team, the CYW ensures the physical and emotional safety of the children and youth in our care.
The CYW works to support children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 to achieve their goals through life-skill development, including in-home routines, pro-social/recreational programs, community outings, etc. Most importantly, the CYW ensures a safe, structured, stable and predictable home environment by following individual programs, routines, and working as a team.
*WAGE: *Starting at $26.74 per hour, depending on education and experience. This position requires Union membership.
*EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:*
· Education and Knowledge: 2-year Human/Social Service Diploma _*and/or*_ equivalent combination of education, training and experience
· 2 years recent related experience
*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (provided to you at no cost):*
* Consolidated Criminal Record Check
* Mandt certification (intervention, de-escalation, building healthy relationships)
* TB Screening
* WHMIS
* Naloxone
* First Aid
* Foodsafe / Food Handler
*\*No phone calls please\**
*\*\*Only short-listed applicants will be contacted\*\**
*\*\*\*We will start contacting successful applicants in the second week of January 2024 for interviews\*\*\**
*\*\*\*\* Please note that if you lived in Alberta or Ontario for more than 6 months, your criminal record checks may be at least 6 to 8 weeks to process\*\*\*\**
NOYFSS embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a strong team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better services and programs we can provide to the people of our community.
We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that are marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Indigenous person.
NOYFSS is committed to the positive mental health and well-being of our employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $27.54 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Holidays
* Morning shift
* On call
Supplemental pay types:
* Overtime pay
Licence/Certification:
* Class 5 BC Driver's License with no restrictions (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationVernon, BC
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Salary$27.54HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9267597411
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