Join our team for multiple employment opportunities within the Social Services Field!
If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment , while helping others meet their full potential in all areas of daily living, Pathway Community Services Ltd. will provide you with the prospect to grow professionally and receive on-job training in an open and supportive environment.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
This position will require union membership. It is open to all applicants.
LOCATION : Vancouver
TYPE OF POSITION: Parmentant Part-Time (Alternate Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
HOURS
- Evenings (3:00PM – 11:00PM)
General :
Pathway Community Services Ltd. Provides residential support services to children with a wide range of abilities and challenges, who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, FASD, ASD, developmental delays , mental health issues , as well as high risk behaviours. In order to work successfully within our team, the ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and a high standard of practice in all areas.
As well, the ideal candidate should have the flexibility and willingness to work with children who may present high risk and challenging behaviours. Availability to engage in ongoing training is needed. Managing emergency situations in a stressful environment is an ongoing expectation. Evening and weekend work is required.
Knowledge and adherence to Pathway Community Services Ltd’s policies is expected.
Responsibilities:
- To collaboratively assist with the day-to-day operations of the residence in order to maintain a high standard of living within our communities
- To dependably implement every individual’s plan of care exactly as written
- To provide a safe, structured, educational and developmentally appropriate home environment that promotes a sense of well-being, self-confidence, belonging and independence for the individual.
- To collaborate with the individuals and their larger network to pro-actively promote opportunities for inclusion in all environments.
- To efficiently meet all documentation requirements within established timelines
- To commit to all scheduled shifts
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Diploma in a related human /social service field or an equivalent combination of education/ experience working with children and youth.
- First Aid training (Condition of Hire)
Background and Experience
- One-year recent related experience.
- Experience with phase escalation cycles
- Experience accessing community resources
- Experience in collaboratively working with a wide collateral service net
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates an understanding of Key WorkSafe and CARF standards and processes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and general organizational skills
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to consistently follow and implement all plans of care
- Ability to be a strong advocate