Job Description

Position:

Youth Care Worker

Location:

Cranbrook, BC

Hours: 20

hr/week

Wage:

$27.54/hour; as per the collective agreement

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring a

Part Time Youth Care Worker

to provide daily support, comfort, and encouragement to the Persons Served (child or youth) under the care of a therapeutic caregiver provider. The main duty of this role is to ensure the child's physical and emotional safety and provide care to the unique needs of the person served.

You will promote a positive and healthy environment that supports our persons served towards achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development. Resiliency, empathy, patience, and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries are qualities of people who establish a meaningful career with Axis.

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners.

Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Human Services, or other related discipline At least One (1) years' direct experience working with at risk youth or equivalent education, training and experience Must have knowledge of community resources for the region Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver's licence Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered) Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone:

Mileage reimbursement included A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc. Employee referral incentive Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees (minimum 20 hours per week) receive the following:

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year) Municipal Pension Plan Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.) Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.) Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cranbrook, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person