Specialized Caregivers & Specialized Caregiver Supports

Come on down to the annual VERNON Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, October 3rd , 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre, 3914 32 Street, Vernon. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Casual, Part-Time, and Full-Time Opportunities Available! Position:Specialized Caregivers & Specialized Caregiver Supports Locations:Kamloops, Merritt, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Cranbrook, Trail, Castlegar, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Terrace, Smithers, and/or Comox, BC Wage:$433.59 - $439.81 per 24-hour shift, as per the collective agreement $25.95 - $27.54 per hour to start, as per the collective agreement Summary: Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiringCasual, Part-Time, and Full-Time Specialized Caregivers and Specialized Caregiver Supportsto 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, this follows a 3-day on, 3-day off shift model. The Specialized Caregiver Supports role entails working 8- or 12-hour shifts. As a Specialized Caregiver and/or Specialized Caregiver Supports, you will be provided with in-depth training, a private secured staff room for sleep, and 24-hour on-call support. About Axis Family Resources Ltd.: Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development. Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners.Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference. 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 licence * 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) * Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) – provided through Axis * Effective written and verbal communication Benefits for everyone: * A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases • CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided * Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice * Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc. * Employee referral incentive * Wellness initiatives and team day eventsFull-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 CanadaIf you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you! E-mail Resume and Cover Letter to careers@axis.bc.ca Company: Axis Family Resources Ltd. Salary: $433.59 - $439.81 per 24-hour shift / $25.95 - $27.54 per hour Contract: PERMANENT