Part Time Specialized Caregiver Support

Axis Family Resources Ltd.Vernon

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$23.10 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Summary :

The Specialized Caregivers Support to provide after-school care to a child with special needs (CYSN) in Lumby, BC. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with our Persons Served through a trauma-informed practice is the core of our work. You will promote a positive and healthy environment that supports our persons served towards achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development. Resiliency, empathy, patience, and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries are qualities of people who establish a meaningful career with Axis.

In this program, the successful candidate will provide after-school support to an autistic child who struggles with emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges, and will require personal care support. In-depth training and 24-hour on call support will be provided.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required

About Axis Family Resources Ltd. :

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements :

A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline

1 – 2 years’ experience in social services is preferred

Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioral challenges will also be considered an asset

Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s license

Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial

Clear Criminal Record Check (Agency conducted, expenses covered)

Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) – provided by Axis

Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone :

A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases

CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided

Extensive in-house training provided, including Complex Trauma practice

Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on the internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.

Employee referral incentive

Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following :

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)

Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)

Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counseling services, etc.)

Additional Information :

A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.