Career Opportunities

March 4, 2022| EXTERNAL/INTERNAL JOB POSTING

COMPETITION NO. #22-018
Position:  Child & Youth Worker

Location:  Fort Nelson, BC & surrounding communities

Hours: 21-35 hours a week

We are looking for a Youth Care Worker to join our Sources Behaviour Intervention Mental Health Team! The successful candidate will be trained to use the principles of positive behaviour support and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to support families and children with neurodevelopmental disorders and behaviour challenges. They will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team, under the direct mentorship and supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (can be used towards certification hours).

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization that has been providing support, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, and Parksville for 40 years. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, mental illness, poverty, disability and conflict. We also support our communities through leadership, education and volunteerism.

SOURCES is also committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.

We value diversity, respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

About the Behaviour Intervention and Mental Health Program

The Sources Behaviour Intervention and Mental Health program is a community-based outreach service that offers one-on-one intervention to children and youth aged 6-18. Clients are referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Staff in this program assist clients in meeting goals such as:

·         Connecting and collaborating with schools, families, and other community supports

·         Skill-building (social skills, life skills, anger management, problem solving, self-regulation)

·         Assisting in gradual exposure for anxiety and depression

·         Helping with transitions to independent living

·         Mentoring and modeling positive behaviour

SOURCES is also committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.

We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Provide intervention for youth with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities.
• ·         Support client goals as directed by the referring Mental Health Clinician. Goals may include socialization, symptom reduction and skill development.
• ·         Develop, teach, and demonstrate the strategies of positive behaviour support.
• ·         Case management and report writing.
• ·         Contribute to a strong team environment.
• ·         Some administration duties are required.

Qualifications:

• ·         Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, Social Work, or another related field.
• ·         Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families, supporting people with behaviour challenges, or other related experience.
• ·         A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• ·         Candidates who live in Fort Nelson are preferred; candidates who live in other Northeast BC communities (ie. Dawson Creek, Fort St John) may be considered.
• ·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ·         Criminal record check required.
• ·         Familiar and comfortable working with Microsoft Office products.
• ·         Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits:

• ·         100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• ·         Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• ·         Employee & Family Assistance plan
• ·         Pension plan
• ·         Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: March 17, 2022.  Internal candidates will be contacted by March 17, 2022.

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to pgcentre@sourcesbc.ca  Please include where you saw this job posting in your email. Thank you.