[24-186] Child & Youth Worker / Assistant Behavior Consultant

Position: [24-186] Child & Youth Worker/ Assistant Behavior Consultant (18-month Parental Leave Coverage)
Location: Fort St John
Hours: 35 hours/week

We are looking for a Youth Care Worker and Assistant Behavior Consultant to join our Sources Northeast team! The successful candidate will be trained to use the principles of positive behaviour support and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to support families and children with neurodevelopmental disorders and behaviour challenges. They will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team, under the direct mentorship and supervision of a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (can be used towards certification hours).

About SOURCES
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization that has been providing support, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, and Parksville for 40 years. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities, and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, mental illness, poverty, disability, and conflict. We also support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
SOURCES is also committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation, and resurgence.
We value diversity, respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Description of Position
Reporting to the Manager of Behavioural Services, the Child & Youth Worker works within a community-based outreach service that offers one-on-one intervention to children and youth aged 6-18. Clients are referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Child & Youth Workers assist clients in meeting goals, collaborate with schools and other community supports, teach skill-building, assist with transitions to independent living, and implement gradual exposure for mental health concerns.
Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Assistant Behavior Consultant will conduct functional and skill assessments, develop Intervention Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, teach plan implementation, and supervise the implementation of plans. They will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team, under the direct mentorship and supervision of a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst.

General Responsibilities:

• Effective and collaborative communication with MCFD staff is essential.
• Creating a strong team environment.
• Case management and report writing.
• Write accurate session notes and maintain files.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Collect/monitor/record data and review client progress with analyst and other team members.
• Develop, teach, and demonstrate the strategies of the program.
• Assist in overseeing the clinical skills of other team members.
• Contribute to a strong team environment.
• Some administration duties are required.
• Facilitating group and individual client sessions.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload and provide direct services to families referred to the program.
• Provide intervention for youth with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities.
• Support client goals as directed by the referring Mental Health Clinician. Goals may include socialization, symptom reduction and skill development.
• Develop, teach, and demonstrate strategies of positive behaviour support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Behavioural Sciences, or another related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families, supporting people with behaviour challenges, or other related experience.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar and comfortable working with Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.

Start Date: ASAP
Wage: $27.81

Benefits (as applicable):

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental.
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Employee & Family Assistance plan.
• Pension plan.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks.

Closing Date: Until filled.