Caregiver Contractor

							                                                                   JOB OPPORTUNITY
At AXIS Family Resources Ltd. 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.
        If you hold these values we encourage you to join our team…….


Position:               Full time Caregiver – contractor position
Location:               Prince George
Wage:                   2 bed resource ($3560 per month, $800/month/youth for maintenance)


Summary:                The caregiver will work closely as a member of the Treatment team to support
                        youth in reaching their individualized goals. There will be a need for
                        comprehensive supervision for youth placed in a Care Home. The Caregiver will
                        provide a physically and emotionally safe, stable, alcohol and drug free, and
                        nurturing family environment for the Youth to reside..


Qualifications          Passion for supporting youth required. Specific education and experience not
Education/Training      required. Training will be provided.
Experience Required:
                        Must have knowledge of community resources, a valid First Aid (Level 1)
                        Certificate and a valid BC driver’s license. Current Non violent Crisis Intervention
                        (CPI or TCI).


Requirements:
Skills & Abilities:     The Caregiver will support the Youth’s treatment plan as it pertains to the
                        home, including:

                                a. Working cooperatively with Program Manager and staff in the
                                   provision of residential support for the Youth in the home;
                                b. Working cooperatively with others e.g. family, support people,
                                   professionals, and community members, as required and directed by
                                   Program Manager and staff;
                                c. Participating in supporting each Youth’s treatment plan.
                                d. Provide one-to-one time daily with each Youth and a weekly meeting
                                   for all Youth.
                                e. Providing routine transportation for the Youth to and from the day
                                   program, treatment and other activities in the community in order
                                   to support re-integration into the community;


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                     f. Being an integral part of the Youth’s treatment team.
                     g. Provide clear, reasonable, and safe behavioural expectations for the
                         Youth unique to their needs and abilities.
               The Contractor will also provide the following documentation:
                     h. Maintain a written daily journal and medication log regarding each
                         Youth in the home and make available to the staff Monday to Friday;
                     i. Critical Incident or concern regarding the Youth must be reported
                         verbally to the Program Manager or On-call Supervisor, immediately
                         and followed up with a written report to the Program Manager.

Additional     You will need:
Information:       2 bedrooms for the youth
                   To have no other children or youth in your home
                   To have a passion and desire to work with youth


Contact:       E mail resume to sophie.creamore@axis.bc.ca or fax to (250) 564-9068.




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