Youth Care Worker, Early Psychosis Intervention Program

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.49 - $35.31 / hour
Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, the position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team, assists in the planning and implementation of support services and social/recreational programs, and provides supportive counselling within established guidelines.
Responsibilities

1. Assists staff in planning and implementing social, recreational and vocational activities and groups for clients.
2. Assists clinical staff in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and lifeskills groups as required.
3. Contributes to staff clinical rounds and shares pertinent information and observations with the EPI Central Team and EPI Clinicians, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Provides one-to-one supportive counselling to clients by methods such as problem solving, de-escalation techniques, and activity-focused interventions.
5. Records behavioural observations and interventions according to guidelines.
6. Attends staff and multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision meetings as required.
7. Attends related in-service education programs as requested to maintain a high standard of knowledge.
8. Provides clients with transportation and accompaniment to and from group, work sites, educational institutions, recreational events, training events, and appointments.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Class V Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with adolescents with mental health/psychiatric issues.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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1. Assists staff in planning and implementing social, recreational and vocational activities and groups for clients.
2. Assists clinical staff in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and lifeskills groups as required.
3. Contributes to staff clinical rounds and shares pertinent information and observations with the EPI Central Team and EPI Clinicians, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Provides one-to-one supportive counselling to clients by methods such as problem solving, de-escalation techniques, and activity-focused interventions.
5. Records behavioural observations and interventions according to guidelines.
6. Attends staff and multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision meetings as required.
7. Attends related in-service education programs as requested to maintain a high standard of knowledge.
8. Provides clients with transportation and accompaniment to and from group, work sites, educational institutions, recreational events, training events, and appointments.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Degree in Social Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Class V Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with adolescents with mental health/psychiatric issues.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.