1. Direct Youth Care
· Facilitate youth meetings every Wednesday at 5 pm. The program supervisor will support the meeting by attending one meeting a month. Monthly Satisfaction surveys competed monthly by Supervisor.
· Using a trauma informed and culturally aware approach, create a physically and emotionally safe environment that supports program objectives
· Support cultural routines, access to resources, access and support in ceremonies and day to day discussion about cultural opportunities
· Using motivational interviewing, build and develop relationships with youth to provide effective support and through potentially challenging situations/behaviors
· Working with the Supervisor, Therapist, and Program team to understand the Stages of Change and how to integrate these into day-to-day activities that support the youth’s choices and goals
· In consultation with knowledge keepers, elders and program leadership, Use the Medicine Wheel as a guide to day-to-day care, planning and support strategies
· Ensure support and services are aligned with the agency’s Principle Based Practice, working collaboratively with the practice coach when instructed.
· Utilize tools and strategies that aid in supporting youth in areas such as Anxiety and Depression, Addiction, and Sexual Exploitation.
· Ensuring voice and choice is recognized and planning is appropriate
· As a key worker, consult with the Program Therapist and other professionals regarding the youth and then acting upon and supporting set objectives, tailoring services to support these goals. This is done as part of keyworker duties for the identified key kid.
· As a key worker, Arrange and participate in ongoing support and advocacy for youth including (but not limited to) developing case and safety plans; participating in youth presentations; supporting family contact and development of natural supports. This is done as part of keyworker duties for the identified key kid.
· As a key worker, work collaboratively with the community connector role, supporting youth in developing teams and plans that meet their needs.
· Within the typical work rotation, assist in arranging and attending medical appointments; providing school support and/or communicating with the Supervisor to determine the role day shift plays; purchasing clothes/supplies etc for key kid. (Key worker duty)
· Help develop and actively engage with the youth with day-to-day programming such as recreational activities as attending and participating in cultural activities, assisting with homework etc.
Department: Programs, Live-In All employees play an integral part in achieving Enviros’ vision and mission and are required to consistently demonstrate Enviros’ core values and meet the organization’s professional expectations.
Reports to: Program Supervisor
· Assume responsibility for household duties as required including cleaning, cooking, home maintenance
· Attend and contribute to staff meetings
· Provide crisis intervention and support
· As a key worker role, assist in the development of youth transition plans developing strategies that support smooth transitions and resources needed. (key worker role)
· Other duties as required
2. Documentation
· Maintain the medication binder by ensuring staff sign the Mars and administration sheets and that the binder is kept up to date with new Mars sheets each month. Count narcotics, dispose of medication and order new bubble packages. Keep updated non-prescription consent forms in each youth-designated section. When meds are missed, communicating with staff and including supervisor so that they can follow up in supervision. Report and communicate with the supervisor regarding updates on Meds, MARS, sharps etc.
· When youth are AWOL or in a locked facility, the team lead will ensure there is a list of generated cleaning duties that staff are to complete. The team lead will provide this list to the program supervisor, and the program supervisor will assign tasks to staff.
· The team leader will request a cash advance for the weekly allowance to ensure money is on-site, sign off on allowance sheets, and ensure the youth are signing off. If the youth are not in the program, the team leader will document the youth allowance in their savings tracking sheet.
· Team Lead will complete the weekly bedroom safety check after the youth have cleaned their rooms. This list includes checking for maintenance needs and ensuring the room is cleaned properly.
· Maintain the fire binder by facilitating monthly fire drills, documenting them, and keeping the ICSPs, face sheets, AWOL, and community outing forms updated in it.
· Support tracking for Nominals monthly and submit them to the program supervisor. If the timelines are not able to be met, communicate with the supervisor to ensure Nominal roll data is available within the timeframe assigned.
· Provide clear documentation regarding contact with youth’s family and other professionals/case team
· Complete Critical Incident Reports as required when on shift
· Ensure intake, discharge and quarterly reports are completed for key kid
· Participate in outcome reporting and outcome measures as directed by the Supervisor
· As a key worker, ensure assessments, service plans, outcomes, program and youth files are current and up to date
· Other duties as required
3.Organization and Administration
· Assist the program supervisor and manager in scheduling when needed.
· Attend monthly meetings, including but not limited to C.O.P., supervisor group coaching, and the leadership meeting when time allows
· Ensure expenses are maintained in conjunction with the program Supervisor/Manager
· Support new evening staff by completing the shadow shift review and implementing the routine, structure, and expectations of the shift.
Competencies Competencies are the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours an employee requires to be successful in their role at Enviros. They are generally aligned with the culture and core values of the organization.
· Communication: able to communicate clearly and tactfully to all levels of the organization, external professionals and other youth supports in a way that builds rapport and trust using a variety of communication mediums · Adaptability: adapts to changing departmental and organizational needs and a variety of situations and distractions that arise regularly; and supports the cultivation of a work environment that can manage change well · Decision Making: uses strong critical thinking with principle-based processing to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the quality of Program service delivery and improve systems
· Collaboration: able to work effectively with all departments, programs, external professionals and other youth
supports as well as principle-based processes that includes a diverse group of people; promotes cooperation and
commitment to achieve goals; and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment
· Initiative: acts confidently in taking initiative and solving problems and empowers others to do
the same; able to effectively manage time with strong organizational skills to meet all job requirements successfully
· Learning: proactively identifies ways for self-improvement and development, and fully supports the growth and
development in all staff with culturally aware, strengths based and individualized planning.
Potential Risks
All programs within Enviros provide services to persons served who may be described as “person at risk” or “a vulnerable
person”. As a result of the situations persons served may have experienced, there may be situations within our programs
where person served may become aggressive, violent or lose control of their behaviours, demonstrating at risk behaviours.
For all programs, Enviros has protocols to mitigate these risks including providing support and training to assist agency
personnel in working through at-risk persons served.
Employees must be aware of the potential and inherent risks associated with Enviros programs and this role within the
agency including but not limited to physical and/or mental harm.
Qualifications/Experience
· Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Human Services
· Experience with trauma informed, cultural awareness, and strength-based practice
· Experience working in Group Care programs
· Recreational programming experience is an asset
· CPR and First Aid Certification
· Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Search) and Intervention Record Check no older than 6-months