Live In Home Support- Child & Youth Residential
This position provides residential support and stabilization in our therapeutic homes in the community of Dawson Creek, for Children and Youth who are experiencing maladaptive behavior, high risk behavior, and have a history of trauma. Activities will enhance the social, emotional, physical needs and be delivered with dignity and in a respectful manner.
Activities
Facilitates opportunities for Children and youth interaction to increase/enhance community inclusion
Maintains open communication with community resources, professionals and agencies (within the bounds of confidentiality)
Interacts with others involved with children and youth to support their relationships within the community
Works closely with family members to organize and implement activities that encourage family participation
Assist families/relatives in providing care or providing assistance for youth to make appropriate living plans, resolve personal adjustment issues, or cope with other difficulties
Participates as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide services
Provide live-in home support model for children and youth that includes all aspects of daily living
Participate in development of Person Centered Plan and Behavioral Support Plan (if required)
Follow through with strategies in place that will enhance skill level and increase quality of life. These strategies must be introduced with sensitivity and discretion.
Support school activities such as homework or preparation for school outings
Follow health care plan including administration of medication, monitoring of physical, mental, and behavioural health symptoms.
Assist in developing a schedule that includes participation in home living skills, social skills, community access, and leisure activities. This includes sports and recreational activities.
Keep a record of all contacts with individual/family outlining activities participated in, progress and barriers, for each day
Interact and cooperate with other members of the care team
Document and report any abuse of the children and youth in our care
Carry out all duties in a manner which provides stimulation and motivation for children and youth
Document, report and plan a variety of activities for children and youth’s well being
Documenting and file management; adhere to guidelines and procedures
Clarify personal career goals; participate in identification of personal training needs
Attend and participate in training workshops
Act as a participating member of individual’s team fostering a positive relationship with all members.
Attend all relevant meetings as requested by INS Inc.
Access all relevant training as requested by INS Inc.
Good Interpersonal/Communication Skills (oral and written).
Experience working with children and youth in a residential setting
Experience working with children and youth who have a mental health issue or developmental disability.
One year certificate in Youth Work or Foundations in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (or equivalency).
Dependable, reliable, family focused.
Valid Driver’s License & Vehicle.
Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate, Food Safe, WHIMS
Hourly rate $21.63-22.68 (dependent on qualifications and length of experience as it relates to our agency culture for delivering supports).
Daily rate set according to program guidelines for overnight shifts
Pre-authorized travel, directly related to supported individual needs, outside of Dawson Creek will be paid at $.40 per kilometre to a max. of $50.00 per return trip. (use of own vehicle)
Benefit package available after 3 months of employment.
RRSP Plan available
Training opportunities





