Children & Youthwith Support Needs Worker Our Children & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Program focuses onenhancing life skills, social skills and emotional regulation by facilitatingactivities that foster these abilities in a natural and fun way. The CYSNWorker will work with individuals and groups to build and enhancethese skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and implements short-term,issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines in consultationwith the supervisor.

Plan, prepare and facilitate group and/orindividual sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflictresolution, basic group counselling methods to help resolve identifiedproblems, needs and risks.

Provide skill building in areas such as lifeskills, anger management or self-management techniques.

Evaluate the effectiveness of client plans,reports on clients’ progress, and discusses related concerns with supervisor inorder to resolve identified issues and move towards defined objectives.

Outline services provided by the program and/ororganization. Provides information on and referral to other community serviceproviders, resources and professionals as required.

Maintain related records and statistics andprovides reports to the supervisor as required.





Liaise with and/or promotes the interests ofclients with other community service providers, professionals and schoolpersonnel as required. Accompanies clients to meetings and appointments asrequired.

QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience

Two-year diploma in a related human/socialservice field.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience workingwith youth experiencing developmental disabilities, mental health, substanceuse, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.

Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, HarmReduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care.

Additional Requirements

Criminal Record Check is required.

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’sLicense with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.

Transparent Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).

Position requires Union Membership.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular PT – 28 hours per week withflexible daytime hours Monday through Wednesday. Thursday and Friday shiftswill include evening hours until 7:30 pm to support group programming.

Wage/Salary: starting at $29.22/hour

Grid Level: 11

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

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📌 Children and Youth with Support Needs Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
📍 Winnipeg