Job Description

At Anika Youth Services,

we support at-risk youth

in the Surrey and Langley area who are in need of wrap around services, including long-term housing, outreach services, and life skills programming. AYS creates individualized plans that address the youth's mental health, social, behavioural, and emotional needs

We are a team that works together from every level of the agency to support our youth.

Attachment theory, trauma informed practice, crisis management, and life skills will be the foundations of your work with the youth. This position allows you to have extensive front line exposure and positively impact the lives of our most vulnerable youth.

Primary duties will include:

house/property perimeter and bed checks throughout the shift; crisis management; potential youth pickups from community; incident report documentation.

Awake Overnight Youth Workers

to be available for 11pm-7am. For the on-call role you must provide availability for

two days per week

in which you could be asked to work that day ahead of time or day of.

For this position we will only be considering

FEMALE

candidates for the role due to the nature of the position and certain vulnerabilities of the youth.

Successful candidates will bring with them:

Minimum: diploma in child and youth care, psychology, criminology, or related social services field Minimum of 2 years directly related experience and an understanding of mental health, substance misuse, attachment and trauma informed practice

MUST HAVE Class 5 License and reliable vehicle for use during your shift

Standard First Aid Level 1 with CPR Clear criminal record Strong rapport building/relational skills, that includes culturally competent and respectful interactions with youth, co-workers, and stake holders Ability to perform basic household duties: budgeting, grocery shops, meal preparation, cleaning and ability to teach basic life skills Versatility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Conflict resolution and crisis management skills Effective time management, organizational skills, and computer skills

To learn more about us please visit our website

: Anikayouthservices.ca

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.74 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a reliable vehicle that you can use while on shift? Do you have a minimum of two years of directly related schooling? Do you have a minimum of two years directly related experience?
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person