Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.49 - $35.31 / hour

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, the position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team, assists in the planning and implementation of support services and social/recreational programs, and provides supportive counselling within established guidelines.

Responsibilities

- Assists staff in planning and implementing social, recreational and vocational activities and groups for clients.

- Assists clinical staff in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and lifeskills groups as required.

- Contributes to staff clinical rounds and shares pertinent information and observations with the EPI Central Team and EPI Clinicians, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

- Provides one-to-one supportive counselling to clients by methods such as problem solving, de-escalation techniques, and activity-focused interventions.

- Records behavioural observations and interventions according to guidelines.

- Attends staff and multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision meetings as required.





- Attends related in-service education programs as requested to maintain a high standard of knowledge.

- Provides clients with transportation and accompaniment to and from group, work sites, educational institutions, recreational events, training events, and appointments.

- Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceDegree in Social Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Class V Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to deal effectively with others.

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to work with adolescents with mental health/psychiatric issues.

- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

- Ability to organize work.

- Ability to operate related equipment.

- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

📌 Youth Care Worker, Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Abbotsford)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Abbotsford