Youth Support Worker

PCRS General•Chilliwack, BC

7d•CA$31 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is seeking a Youth Support Worker for the Traverse program in Chilliwack. This program provides bed-based treatment for youth (ages 13-18) impacted by substance use. Traverse is a recreation-based program utilizing a therapeutic approach focused on trauma-informed practice to deliver treatment, basic care, service planning, and therapeutic recreation to address the emotional and practical needs of youth. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting participants' day-to-day needs, emotional regulation, crisis de-escalation, and program facilitation. This is an auxiliary (casual) overnight awake position.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, youth work and trauma-informed practices.
Practiced understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with people from all genders, cultures and identities.
Demonstrated ability to work with youth with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health challenges.
Effective computer skills and ability to use databases and Microsoft office suite.
Self-awareness of personal biases, personal signs of burnout, and self-care practices.

Responsibilities

Supports the day-to-day needs of participants and daily activities of the program, including the emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental needs of participants, in group and 1-1 settings.
Supports youth with emotional regulation and coping skills.
De-escalates crisis and facilitates conflict resolution.
Facilitates, co-facilitates, and supports group-based programming with a focus on substance use, relevant mental health skills, life skills and recreation programming.
Encourages, motivates and involves participants in all program activities and adapt groups to fit individual needs.
Participates alongside participants in programming and be a healthy role model by incorporating Traverse program agreements into your practice.
Supports youth with exploring and experiencing diverse cultures and spiritualities.
Completes and manages daily documentation such as case notes, critical incident reports, care team updates, trip planning, group outlines and programming calendars.
Responds to challenging behaviors and situations with trauma informed practices, using a non-judgmental professional approach with appropriate boundaries and kindness.
Sets and maintains values-based boundaries.
Dispenses medication in accordance with medical direction.
Plans collaboratively with the treatment team for a caseload of key youth.
Creates an atmosphere of inclusivity, acceptance, support and confidence.
Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts.