Child & Youth Residential Manager - North Vancouver

at  Strive Living Society

Are you looking for a rewarding and an exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?

Strive Living Society (Strive) is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our progressive non-profit organization as a Full-Time Child and Youth Residential Manager working at our residential house in North Vancouver.

• Regular hours of work are: 8 hour/day, 5 days/week
• Pay rate: $33.77 per hour plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Experience working with children/youth with mental health concerns and aggressive behaviors are preferred.
• Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work or equivalent.
• Two years management experience in residential or related setting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Available to work 40 hours a week and be on call in case of emergencies.
• Knowledge of labor laws and applicable legislation pertaining to the field of community living.
• Knowledge of populations with disabilities, injuries, and/or complex health care needs.
• Understanding of family dynamics and ability to work with family issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with individuals with disabilities.
• Competency with challenging behaviors.
• Superior organization and time management abilities. Able to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to act in accordance with established policies and procedures on a daily basis and in the event of emergencies
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and is self-motivated.
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to accept change and adapt to a variety of assignments.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Mandt Certification
• Food Safe Level 1
• Criminal Record Clearance
• MCFD Clearance
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Driver’s Abstract clear of related violations within the last five (5) years
• Reliable personal vehicle for work purposes with 2 million third party liability
  Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!
  Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”
  Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”
  Strive offers fully paid benefits benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.
  Due to the sensitive nature of the work and a Public Health Order, Strive requires all successful applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptance of employment indicates an understanding and consent to disclosing this information supported by evidence of vaccination status.
  Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
  Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience in Child/Youth Mental Health Care
• 2 year(s): Management Experience

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or better

Please refer the Job description for details