Child and Youth Support Worker - Behaviour Technician

Job summary

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are searching for dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Behaviour Technician to join our team in Richmond. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents in our supportive therapeutic home for youth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to prom…

Job details

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are searching for dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Behaviour Technician to join our team in Richmond. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents in our supportive therapeutic home for youth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and success. 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

What you’ll do

The role involves providing direct therapeutic support, implementing behavior plans, and ensuring the health and safety of youth residents in a supportive home. Responsibilities also include managing daily home operations, facilitating community engagement, and coaching frontline staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have related post-secondary education and proven experience working with individuals facing behavioral and attachment challenges. Required credentials include a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License, First Aid/CPR, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Benefits

• Extended health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision care • Life insurance • Paid vacation • Wellness days • Sick days • Group RRSP matching up to 6%

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• nurturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Strategy development
• Mediation
• Counseling
• Advocacy
• Community networking
• Life skills management
• Youth care approaches
• Service plan development
• Behaviour support planning
• Case management
• Data tracking
• Coaching
• Crisis intervention
• Assessment