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Bravelight Youth Services -- Horizon House
Residential Youth Care Worker
Based on referrals from MCFD in the Fraser Cascades area, Horizon House provides short- term placement services, including emergency shelter for youth ages 11 -- 18.
Full time and Auxiliary live-in positions available (3 days on, 3 days off ect.)
Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2011
Cut off date for resumes: September 7, 2011 by 5 p.m
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Working with children and youth who have been impacted by family crisis
- Assessing youth's relevant skill strengths and developmental needs
- Developing positive and supportive relationships with referred clients and other significant figures in the child/youth's life
- Liaise with MCFD, other professionals and health care providers involved with youth using collaborative practice.
- Plan, implement and evaluate service plan goals
- Identifying and utilize appropriate community resources and programs as part of a goal oriented plan
- Advocate on behalf of clients when appropriate
- Maintain accurate, confidential case notes
Additional Duties: Housekeeping activities, food preparation, transportation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Two years of post secondary education or training in child/youth care
- Three years experience working with children and youth with behavioural challenges.
- Standard First Aid certificate
- Criminal record check is required
- Valid Driver's Licence
PAYGRADE:
Well above average wages with excellent benefits.
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES WITH A COVER LETTER TO:
Justin McKenzie, Manager
Bravelight Youth Services
Box 111, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0
or respond to this add.
Published at 12-09-2011
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