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Intensive Support and Supervision Worker

Intensive Support and Supervision Worker

ID: 
69450
Expiry Date: 
Friday, August 21, 2020 - 9am
Job Type: 
Full-Time
Region: 
Other
City: 
Port Alberni
Company: 
The John Howard Society of NI
Industry: 
Other
Wage: 
$24.50 - $28.53
Qualifications & Experience: 
Education and Experience

Two (2) year diploma in a related human/social services field

Two (2) years’ related experience which should include:

Experience in providing support and supervision to high-risk youth who may be violent and may be participating in a non-voluntary program in a community based setting

Experience in providing crisis intervention

Knowledge and experience with the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth corrections

Demonstrated ability to work constructively and co-operatively in a team setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience in involving families, community, youth corrections, and other systems in case planning with youth
Knowledge and experience with case recording practices
Knowledge and experience with referral, screening and case conferencing practices
Knowledge of community resources for youth and families

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among his or her clients.
Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.
Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
Worker must have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
How to apply: 
Apply to (cover letter, resume, and 3 references):
Alisha McLain

Email: alisha.mclain@jhsni.bc.ca

Fax: 250-286-3650

Mail: 140 10th Avenue, Campbell River BC V9W 4E3