Job Description

Overview

About us

Dawson Creek Haven Family Services seeks to empower individuals and families while collaborating with community partners. These partnerships ultimately function to provide unifying, holistic and wrap around care for those families seeking support. We hope to make families feel supported and connected to community. It is our belief that the most effective way to heal and thrive is by doing it together.

Are you someone who has a passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our team.

Duties

Monitors residents through the night and attends to any behavioural or emotional needs that arise during the night. Follow through on direction regarding specific residents left by the day staff. Notifies residential staff of any major problems or emergencies. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supports residents with their morning and evening routines at the beginning and end of shifts. Ensures that residents follow house rules. Monitors curfew regulations and reports to appropriate authorities as required. Ensures that logbooks and other documents such as charts and incident reports are complete. Performs light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, cleaning and laundry. Performs minor building maintenance such as changing light bulbs. Reports maintenance needs to the supervisor. Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows. Prepares and assists residents at breakfast time.

Skills

Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings is an asset. Strong communication skills to effectively engage with youth and other staff members. Patience, empathy, and understanding to support diverse needs of young individuals.

Qualifications

A minimum two-year relevant diploma, or equivalent of education/experience working with children with behavioural, attachment, and other needs from a trauma informed lens. Specific training in behavioural modification, youth under 12 with support needs. Class 5 DL
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while fostering their growth in a supportive environment.

Please send resume to barb@dchaven.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person