Community Support Worker - Part-Time

At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment! Our team at IDMYS is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support in everything we do for the people we serve.

We are currently looking for a Part-Time Community Support Worker to   join our amazing team! Preference for Applicants who are able to work weekends.

Candidates must be local to Vancouver Island to be considered. 

What we offer:

• Meaningful Work: employees have the opportunity to impact the lives of the young adults we work with, you can be a role model for those who need it. 


• Variety: no two days are the same.


• Awesome Benefits: extended health and dental benefits. 


• Enrollment in MPP: for those who qualify.


• Career Growth: we offer in house training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), external training (Mental Health First aid, ASIST, etc.), and the chance to grow your career within the company. 
  


• Free parking.


• Casual dress.

Compensation, hours, and location:

The Community Support Worker is Grid Level 10, Compensation starts at $27.53/hour and requires union membership.

This position is Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm (24 hours)

Who We’re Looking For:

Candidates who are looking to contribute to the growth and development of others, have a passion for helping others, and have experience working with at-risk children, youth, or adults. Candidates who are looking to grow their career in the social services field.

Candidates who are positive, empathetic, and hard working.

Additional qualities we look for are:

• Ability to work as a team and contribute to the plans of care.


• Excellent communicator who is understanding, patient, and non-judgmental while providing exceptional care to our youth.


• Computer literacy - ability to use multiple technology platforms. 


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

Preference Given to those who have:

• Experience working with at-risk people who have a mental health diagnosis.


• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care, and experience providing trauma informed counselling (through behavior management, attachment based, relational, or other appropriate modalities).


• Experience administering and documenting daily medications.


• Experience working with suicide prevention and self-harm behaviour.


• Education in a related field (education, psychology, child and youth care, counselling, health care).

Qualification Requirements:

• Diploma in a related human/social service field and  One year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


• Must be 19 years or older.
  


• A minimum of a Class 7N BC Driver's license required.


• Must obtain and maintain screening through the Ministry of Justice.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with a resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be the perfect fit. This position will remain open until filled, but a review of resumes will start immediately so don’t delay applying! We look forward to connecting with you!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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