Specialized Caregiver Supports

Axis Family Resources Ltd.Quesnel

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD21.63–CAD23.1 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Summary :

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring Specialized Caregiver Supports to support children, youth, and / or adults living in our Specialized Supportive Housing in Quesnel. 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.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required

About Axis Family Resources :

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 behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset (please outline type of experience in the ‘message to the employer’ section during the application process)

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)

Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone :

A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases

Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided

CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided

Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice

Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on 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 counselling 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.