Child and Youth Support Worker - Behaviour Technician

Hollyburn Family Services Ltd. • Richmond, BC

8d • CA$28 - CA$29 • Onsite

About The Position

Hollyburn Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Behaviour Technician to join their team in Richmond. This role involves ensuring the health and well-being of residents in a supportive therapeutic home for youth. The Behaviour Technician will make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and success.

Requirements

• Related post-secondary training, education, and willing to complete additional training through Hollyburn
• Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
• First Aid and CPR
• Mandt (we will train those who require these certifications)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
• Knowledge of adult and youth care approaches, service plan development, and applicable legislation/regulations.
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record or exemption from the provincial health authority
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessments, goal setting, and progress evaluation for assigned individuals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including intake forms, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Maintain open, authorized communication with families and professionals involved.
• Implement and update behaviour support plans in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Ensure individuals’ safety, well-being, and physical needs are met, including personal hygiene and medical/dental care.
• Maintain the home to health and safety standards.
• Prepare and provide nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.
• Support individuals in completing household chores and life skills development.
• Drive and accompany individuals to school, medical appointments, and outings.
• Attend school meetings, case conferences, and community events.
• Educate and raise awareness about mental health in the community.
• Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
• Assist individuals in achieving success with routines, hygiene, and life skills.
• Maintain accurate reports, statistics, and daily activity logs.
• Manage daily petty cash during shifts.
• Attend program and staff meetings, as well as supervision and training sessions.
• Assist Program Supervisor in maintaining client files.
• Work with service clinician to support client intakes, transitions and discharges from programs.
• Take leadership role in implementing client behaviour support plans.
• Monitor specific client programs and oversee data tracking to ensure consistency.
• Provide coaching to frontline team members to ensure that they develop appropriate skills to achieve successful client outcomes.

Benefits

• Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
• Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
• 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
• Paid vacation, wellness days, and sick days
• Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree