Specialized Child/Youth Support Worker - North Vancouver

at  Strive Living Society

Are you looking for a rewarding and 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 Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker, working at our North Vancouver residence.
The position entails working in a 2:1 setting with individuals who are diagnosed with developmental delays, mental health, ADHD, FASD, Autism, OCD, self-harming and challenging behaviours. These individualized settings foster opportunities to focus on behaviour management and strengthen the bond with each child in the home.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Class 5 BC Driver’s License required and clean driver’s abstract
• Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with third-party liability of $2 million
• Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Out of Country CRC (if you have lived outside of Canada within the last 5 years)
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Food Safe Certificate
• MANDT Training will be offered in-house
• 3 professional references
• Note: If you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements.

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns and behavioral problems.
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities.
• Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation.
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills
• The physical ability to perform all the duties required of the position.