YOUTH SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING - CRW (Term)
About The Position
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities. The Youth Supported Independent Living Program offers supports for youth who have developed basic skills to live independently with supports and are interested in starting to live more independently as they continue working towards their adult life goals (i.e., work, education, relationships, self-care, life in community, etc.), and solidify their independent living skills (i.e., fully manage their budget, keep up with work and education responsibilities independently, use community resources, take care of their mental and physical health, connect with significant others and community meaningfully).
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a related field of study (ex. psychology, social work, Child & Youth Care)
- Experience working with children in care
- Knowledge of licensing regulations for youth residential settings
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with Level 4/5 children and youth
- Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience in a community-living setting
- Ability and commitment to work with high needs children and youth
- Ability to transfer knowledge and awareness into behaviors and expectations recognized as appropriate by members of identified cultures and by people with lived experience
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed strategies
- Knowledge of behavioral management
- Valid driver’s license with access to a safe, reliable vehicle for work purposes
- Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Understanding of person-centered approach
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with harm reduction approaches
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
Responsibilities
- Case management
- Counselling and developing treatment plans
- Supervising and evaluating staff
- Supporting the youth living in the home
- Orienting, training and scheduling staff
- Tracking home maintenance and repairs
- Budgeting, balancing and accounting for monthly expenditures and administrative duties
- Liaising with schools, neighbours, and social workers
- Working shifts, including cooking and light housekeeping duties during applicable shifts, and participating in the on-call rotation
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Long Term Disability Benefits
- Pension Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
