Youth Care Worker

KTUNAXA KINBASKET CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

youth care Worker

cranbrook and Creston

must be able to work

8, 12, & 24 shift schedules

POSITION SUMMARY

Part of a team of professionals dedicated to the well-being of young people and their families; being innovative, flexible, organized and responsive to the needs of all clients of all Aboriginal descents (First Nations, Metis and Inuit). Working collaboratively and consultatively with the communities (Band organization, families, elders), the Region Metis Association, other current KKCFS staff at all worksites, and extensive community network of partners.

This position is responsible for twenty four hour guardianship to children in direct care by the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services agency.

CONTRIBUTION

The role of the Youth Care Worker is to provide hands-on daily living support to youth and children in direct care of the Agency. The focus is to provide a ‘home like’ setting for the youth and children ensuring support for education, life skills development, mentoring, counseling, supervision of activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide counseling support and parenting skills to youth in care.

Provide safe, empowering, harmonious, developmental ‘home’ environment; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week.

Participate in the development of the individual case management plan and conference this plan with social workers, coordinators and managers.

Provide crisis intervention as required.

Coordinate, supervise, and chaperone activities of youth in care.

Follow case management procedures.

Promote healthy, addictions free lifestyle with emphasis on individual responsibility for healing.

Update and maintain confidential client files.

Attend staff meetings.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Preparation

Two year diploma in Human Service Work, Early Childhood Education or Certificate in Social Work
Combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Experience working with youth at risk
Sound knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia
Be a positive life-style role model
Able to diffuse and de-escalate conflictual situations, good conflict resolution skills,
Work in ways which empower and build capacity among youth, families and communities
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff as well as other inter-disciplinary partners in both the aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities
Commitment to the capacity of individuals and communities to promote their own health and well-being
Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and computer skills
Ability to speak and understand Ktunaxa / Kinbasket language
Knowledge of Ktunaxa/Kinbasket history, traditions, culture, society and family life
Maintain confidentiality