This position provides direct program delivery of goal focused training and support for INS youth who are experiencing mental health issues/challenging behaviour in home and community of Dawson Creek/Chetwynd/or Tumbler Ridge.

Program delivery involves the provision support services that maintain or improve the social development, relationships, vocational and independent living skills, behavioral and mental health of individuals who, for a variety of reasons may require support services. Services will be delivered ensuring the supports are aligned with our agency Mission, Philosophy, Vision, and Guiding Principles.

Reporting to Independence Networking Services – Consultant this position will implement support services for children, youth and families using a social development model and interdisciplinary approach. Support Services are tailored to the special needs and unique needs of Individuals receiving services. Support Services will be delivered with dignity and in a respectful manner.

Embracing the concepts of the Circle of Courage Model are an integral component of this service (Belonging, Mastery of Skill, Independence, and Generosity).

Community Interaction

· Facilitates supported youth’s interaction to increase/enhance community inclusion

· Maintains open communication with community resources, professionals and agencies

· Interacts with others involved with supported youth to support relationships within the community.

· Works closely with family members to organize and implement activities that encourage family participation/assistance.

· Assist families/relatives in providing care or providing assistance to the individual to make appropriate living plans,



resolve personal adjustment issues, or cope with other difficulties.

Provision of Support Services

· Teach, mentor, and develop pro-social skills for children, youth and their families as outlined in personal goal plan.

· Develop goals as established with Individual’s team.

· Assist to complete behavioural assessment and plans as required, meeting needs of individual.

· Involve individual in activities in the community identified to meet his/her needs (including transportation) using non-aversive strategies.

· Assist individual in developing a schedule that includes participation in social skills, community access, and leisure activities

· Keep a record of all contacts with individual/family outlining activities participated in, progress and barriers, for each visit.

· Complete documentation for each client: Intake reports; quarterly/monthly reports for everyone receiving service; and discharge reports.

· Follow through with strategies in place for the individual that will enhance his/her skill level and increase his/her quality of life. These strategies must be introduced with sensitivity and discretion.

· Ensure procedures are followed according to established standards.

Participates as Part of an Interdisciplinary Team to Provide Services





· Act as a participating member of individual's team; fostering a positive relationship with all members.

· Attend all relevant meetings and appointments for Individual

· Attend training as requested by INS Inc

· Encourage, teach and support families to participate in the individual goal plan

· Documenting and reporting any abuse of the supported individuals

· Working in cooperation with the consultant to plan and implement goal plan

· Carrying out all duties in a manner which provides companionship and stimulation for supported individuals

· By clarifying career goals participate in identification of personal training needs.

· By preparing personal work plans including goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Diploma in a related human/social service field (post-Secondary education or training equivalencies in the areas of trauma and addiction, developmental disability (i.e. Social Work Diploma; TLC; Foundations)

One-year recent related experience (Minimum 1 year of experience in delivering behavioural support services for children and youth; at-risk behaviour; mental health issues)

Attributes

Excellent Interpersonal/Communication Skills.

Dependable, reliable, family and community-focused.

Person-centred thinking and work practice

Valid Driver's License & Insured Vehicle.

Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate; WHMIS

This position requires union membership and the use of personal vehicle. Applicant must be willing to submit MCFD HUB screening.

Pay: $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Mileage reimbursement
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Temporary Full-time Behavioural Intervention Worker (Dawson Creek)
🏢 Independence Networking Services
📍 Dawson Creek