COMPANY OVERVIEW

Independence Networking Service strives to empower, support, and advocate for a high quality of life and belonging alongside individuals, families, and communities.
We’ve been providing outreach services and programming to Dawson Creek B.C and outlying communities in the Peace Region since 1994. We have a range of services and programming.
Adults and children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Children who have a diagnosed mental illness/mental health issues
that result in challenging behaviour.
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Individuals who have a dual diagnosis
(mental health issue and developmental disability).
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Individuals who have an acquired brain injury.
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We’re known in the community for our work in enriching the lives of individuals and their families in a culturally sensitive way, and that all the individuals we serve are supported by individual planning that promotes person-centered thinking.
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We’re structured to empower our staff and the individuals they support. Our programs are administered by teams, and there is a focus on professional competency as well as empathy for each person served. We have strong, tiered staff
development and evaluation programs.
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We’re advocates for the quality of life of the individuals we support. We believe that all individuals have the right to be a contributing member of their community, so we strive to empower individuals to achieve their personal life goals in the areas of daily living, vocational, community access, and social and emotional wellness.
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We willingly share our skills, knowledge, and resources with the individuals we support and their support systems. Our expertise is often called upon to provide in-service training on subjects in the area of developmental disability, mental health disorders in children, and dual diagnosis issues.
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We network with other community organizations so that the basic needs of the individuals are met, and gaps in service can be filled.
We enjoy positive working relationships with all levels of management, social workers, resource workers, and front line staff of other agencies. That means we have a rich set of resources to meet housing and other crises that impact the individuals we support.
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We’re known for the way we support all people, and we recognize each individual as being priceless. There is a foundation of compassion and care that is embraced by each individual in our organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Knowledge:
- Degree in a related human / social service field (post-Secondary education or training equivalencies in the areas of trauma and addiction, developmental disability; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Training and Experience:
-One-year recent related experience (1-year experience in delivering behavioural support services for children and youth; at-risk behaviour; mental health issues; developmental disability; supporting families)
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-Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position provides direct program delivery of goal focused training and support for children and youth who are experiencing mental health issues/challenging behaviour in home and community of Dawson Creek/Chetwynd.
Program delivery involves the provision support services that maintain or improve the social development, relationships, vocational and independent living skills, behavioural and mental health of child/youths who, for a variety of reasons may require support services.