Careers

☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: April 18, 2024
PROGRAM: Foundry Ridge-Meadows
POSITION: Youth Peer Support Worker
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

YOUTH PEER SUPPORT WORKER
Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual healthcare, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find
support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry’s reach. The Youth Peer Support (YPS) Worker participates as a member of the Foundry centre team. Drawing on their own lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges, the YPS worker helps youth and young adults with enhancing their health and wellness, service navigation, and resource information and connects them with Foundry and/or community resourcesThe YPS worker offers peer-based mentoring and emotional support and works collaboratively with youth, their families and members of the care team. An ability to support neurodiverse, gender and sexually diverse, Indigenous, racialized, rural and remote, or youth and young adults with physical disabilities as a peer would be considered an asset. This position assists with the delivery of walk-in services and outreach activities, offering support both on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting. The YPS worker acts as an advocate and role model, helping young people and their families recognize that with hope, recovery is possible.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
Diploma in a related human / social service field with a minimum of one year relevant experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and/or substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and
Lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use, completion of, or eligible for completion of a recognized youth peer support training program, and willing to self-identify and share experience
of recovery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people and family members;
Knowledge of peer support practices and recovery
Empathetic and compassionate, with good listening skills and creative thinking and a willingness to share one’s own story to facilitate and support recovery.
Demonstrated ability to observe and recognize changes in youth and communicate those changes to others on the care team;
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;
High degree of self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality;
Ability to promote positive change and independence;
Self-starter with a positive attitude and able to advocate for self and others;
Broad knowledge of social, mental health and substance use services available in the community;
Knowledge of systemic issues and risk factors facing minority groups including LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous youth and young adults;
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to gather and process information to support the organization and its team;
Well-developed communication skills, ability to speak, listen and write clearly, thoroughly and professionally;
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, accountability, reliability and punctuality;
Ability to work independently and show initiative, as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team;
Basic computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 22 hours per week
Expected Start Date: To be determined
Wage/Salary: starting at $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Application Deadline: April 25, 2024
Submit Applications to: netherington@comservice.bc.ca

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within the Agency.
CC: Local Union Chair; Reception

Childcare Resource & Referral Program
☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: April 15, 2024
PROGRAM: Childcare Resource & Referral Program
POSITION: Program Assistant
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Program Assistant is responsible for the provision of service to care providers and parents/children through the CCRR program.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
Early Childhood Education diploma, with a minimum of one year recent and relevant experience.
Knowledge of and proficiency in creating engaging and visually appealing social media content using Canva.
Capable of maintaining records, forms and statistics required for the program
Well organized and able to work independently within the program guidelines

Additional Requirements:
Clear Criminal Record
Current First Aid Training and CPR
Must have a valid unrestricted Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License
A clear driver’s record check (annually)
Must have an available, reliable vehicle and vehicle liability insurance in accordance with Community Services policies and procedures
Union Membership

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week:
32 hours per week (Tues through Sat), including Wednesday evening
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: starting at $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Application Deadline: May1st, 2024
Submit Applications to: jmackenzie@comservice.bc.ca

Our successful applicant will be informed and accepting of cultural diversity, and have the ability to work and support all people with dignity and respect. This position is open to all applicants.
CC: Local Union Chair; Reception

Childcare Resource & Referral Program
☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: April 15, 2024
PROGRAM: Childcare Resource & Referral Program
POSITION: Program Assistant
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Program Assistant is responsible for the provision of service to care providers and parents/children through the CCRR program.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
Early Childhood Education diploma, with a minimum of one year recent and relevant experience.
Knowledge of and proficiency in creating engaging and visually appealing social media content using Canva.
Capable of maintaining records, forms and statistics required for the program
Well organized and able to work independently within the program guidelines

Additional Requirements:
Clear Criminal Record
Current First Aid Training and CPR
Must have a valid unrestricted Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License
A clear driver’s record check (annually)
Must have an available, reliable vehicle and vehicle liability insurance in accordance with Community Services policies and procedures
Union Membership

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week:
23 hours per week (Wed through Sat), including Wednesday evening
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: starting at $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Application Deadline: May1st, 2024
Submit Applications to: jmackenzie@comservice.bc.ca

Our successful applicant will be informed and accepting of cultural diversity, and have the ability to work and support all people with dignity and respect. This position is open to all applicants.
CC: Local Union Chair; Reception