ENVIROS – Who We Are:
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.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices. As an organization, Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team-Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence, Outcome Based.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in the community”.
The Program – Passages
The Passages Program is a six-bed Live-In Program for youth ages 13 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Passages offer a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 6-12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their support to identify strengths and areas of growth where resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting) wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.
The programming at Passages focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self-worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their support to allow for successful and stable transitions. The Passages Program provides youth with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Passages Program.
The Position – Youth and Family Support Worker
The Youth and Family Support Worker 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. Youth and Family Support Workers must have a good working knowledge of computer programs and be skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.
This is a 1.0 FTE permanent role working 40 hours a week, Tuesday – Saturday with a rotating schedule of two (2) weeks of 7 am – 3 pm, followed by two (2) weeks of 3-11 pm.
Competencies
- Strong relationship development skills.
- Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
- Able to adapt to changing situations and being flexible.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma-informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.
Other Qualifications
- Current First Aid and CPR C
- Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.
Perks
In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits Program
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Work Wellness Program
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume including which position you would prefer to careers@enviros.org with attention to Kelsey Stroppel. Quote job reference #2372. Competition for this posting closes on Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are 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.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
