Jobs at Hollyburn Family Services (Now Hiring) — 2 open

Qualifications

• Education: Related post-secondary training, education, and willing to complete additional training through Hollyburn
• Experience: Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR, Mandt (we will train those who require these certifications)
• Skills:
  • 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
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Key Responsibilities

1. Resident Support:
   • 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.
2. Program Home Maintenance:
   • 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.
3. Community Engagement:
   • 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.
4. Recreational and Educational Activities:
   • Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
   • Assist individuals in achieving success with routines, hygiene, and life skills.
5. Administrative Duties:
   • 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. 

Working Conditions

• This role is based in program homes with an on-site work arrangement.
• 40 hours/week. Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm OR Tuesday-Saturday (7am-3pm Tuesday, 3pm-11pm Wednesday-Saturday)

Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

• 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