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Business: Axis Family Resources Ltd.
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Axis Family Resources Ltd.

Looking for full / part time Support Worker

$27.54 per hour; as per the collective agreement

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring Casual, Part-Time, and Full-Time Specialized Caregivers and Specialized Caregiver Support Workers to support Persons Served living in our Specialized Supportive Housing. 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.

The Specialized Caregiver role is considered a “live-in” caregiver position. Typically, a full-time rotation follows a 3-day on, 3-day off shift model.

As a Specialized Caregiver and/or Specialized Caregiver Support Worker, you will be provided with in-depth training, a private secured staff room for sleep, and 24-hour support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline
• Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience in social services, or a combination of education and experience will be considered
• 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

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.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you!

For more information please visit: www.indeed.com