Job Description

We are continuing to expand our services to the North Okanagan, and will have a new Specialized Home program opening soon. Join our amazing team now!

Why Work With Us?

We are a diverse and inclusive team!

Opportunity for advancement!

Paid professional development!

Develop core skills, knowledge and competencies!

Vacation entitlement starting at 105 hours (after 1 year of service)!

13 paid Statutory Holiday Days recognized per year!

Municipal Pension Plan!

Extended Health Care Benefits!

Employee and Family Assistance Program!

Health and Wellness Program!

Team building and team days!

LOCATION:

Vernon, BC

START DATE:

ASAP

HOURS OF WORK/SHIFT:

Full-time - 4 days on / 4 days off - 10 hour shifts (currently a term position - month to month, but likely to become permanent)
- 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 Child and Youth Worker 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: $

27.54 to $31.61 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):

A minimum of 3 reference checks, including most recent employer Consolidated Criminal Record Check Mandt certification (intervention, de-escalation, building healthy relationships) TB Screening WHMIS Naloxone First Aid (must have CPR component) Food Handler FOIPPA Foundations In-house Training

No phone calls or walk-ins please

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted

This job requires a Class 5 BC Driver's License. If you do not have a valid, unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver's License and a satisfactory Driver Factor Report Score, please do not apply

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.54-$31.61 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Licence/Certification:

Unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person