Youth and Family Support Practitioner

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Permanent, 1.0 FTE.

Hours:

Rotating Schedule. 7am-3pm 2 weeks, 3-11pm 2 weeks, Sunday–Thursday rotation.

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness. We help our clients make strength‑based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Our programs focus on the unique needs of individual clients, practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Relationships are the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence. Since our founding in 1976, we have adopted best practices and principles:
Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence, and Outcomes Based.

Our vision is: "Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community."

The Passages Program is a six‑bed live‑in program for youth ages 13 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. It offers recreation, life‑skills and relationship‑based programming, with an average stay of 6‑12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their supports to identify strengths and areas of growth so that resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family, wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.

The program focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self‑worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their supports to allow for successful and stable transitions. The program provides a safe and nurturing environment, individualized care plans, educational and recreational activities, and the development of daily routines. Strong positive relationships are a key component of overall success.

The Youth and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance, and direct youth support. Practitioners must have a good working knowledge of computer programs and be skilled with basic office applications, as there are daily administrative and case‑management tasks.

• Strong relationship‑development skills.
• Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and be flexible.
• Strong communication and de‑escalation skills.

Applicants should have at least a degree or diploma in the human services field and experience with youth in a group‑living environment. A knowledge of trauma‑informed practices and the ability to work independently and reliably are required.

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR
  
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• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL not accepted) with a clear driving record.

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits program.
• Comprehensive training program.
• Work wellness program.

How to apply:

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Preference will be given to candidates self‑identifying as an Indigenous Person.