Youth Support Worker

at  Aeon Youth Services

Aeon Youth Services is a small business in Kamloops, BC. We are a supportive and collaborative organization that strives to care for our clients, communities and team members.
Please check out our website for more information.
https://www.aeonyouthservices.com/

Our work environment includes:

• Provided Food
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Consistent team members

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Aeon Youth Services is a dynamic organization that provides care through a relationship-centric model. We work with our youth, our employees, our partners and our community to increase cultural awareness, community involvement, and develop healthy and meaningful connections with all involved. Aeon aims to support through appropriate cultural experiences, continuing education, and forward-thinking training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide emotional, physical and social support while delivering a high standard of care to youth. Our support workers will promote the advancement of life-skills, foster cultural and community connections, and assist with daily routines while maintaining a functioning household. Team members will work in small, tight-knit groups, requiring strong interpersonal and social skills.

EXPERIENCE

• A diploma in Human Services or a related field and/or experience working with youth at risk and/or appropriate life experience
• 1 year+ experience is an asset
• Prior experience or education is a benefit, but we also consider candidates with more general life experience and a willingness to learn new skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS/CERTIFICATES

• OFA Level 1 with CPR or approved equivalent
• FOODSAFE Level 1 or approved equivalent
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) - paid training
• Approved criminal record check (processed by the Centralized Screening HUB)
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or out of Province/Country equivalent
• Considered candidates will be required to submit a clean driving abstract
• Documentation skills (maintaining records and computer use)
• Reliable transportation
• If during the previous five years you have lived outside Canada for more than six months, an out of country criminal record check is required.

Please refer the Job description for details