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Shift Lead (Evenings/Weekends) Traverse Program, Chilliwack Term Full Time (35 hours weekly, 1 year term) | Grid 15 ($32.87 - $34.28/hour) | Reporting to: Team Lead, Traverse YSWs Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at . Personal information will be kept confidential. Opportunity PCRS seeks an experienced Youth Support Worker (YSW) Shift Lead for Traverse, a 24 hour, 20 bed, youth bedbased treatment program in Chilliwack. The successful applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership, mentorship to staff and direct care support to youth participating in the program. Traverse operates from a traumainformed, youthcentered lens. The Shift Lead models and supports approaches that promote safety, consistency, choice, collaboration, and empowerment for youth and staff. This position involves supporting staff on shift, crisis management, scheduling, direct care to program participants, and providing coverage for team lead. The Shift Lead supports, mentors, and provides learning opportunities for staff on shift. The shift lead also provides oneonone support, transition planning and leads group activities including home group, recreation outings, chores and room cleaning, room and wellness checks. The successful applicants will bring their passion for supporting youth in treatment, leadership skills and desire to be a part of a large team to the role. This position supports the YSW team who work in the evenings and on weekends. There will be oncall work, evening, and weekend work. The position is an onsite position and not available for a remote or hybrid work arrangements. Responsibilities Provide direction and support to staff on shift following PCRS policies, protocols and procedures Mentor and orientate new staff Coordinate service delivery and programming Work with the YSW Team Lead to ensure overall operations and service delivery aligns with contract expectations Develop supportive and engaging relationships with youth Assist youth in maintaining program expectations such as attending meetings, leading behavior management conversations, maintaining room cleanliness, supporting participants to attend programming and maintaining connection with other youth support workers. Provide life skills support and lead group activities. Create and maintain a group delegation schedule and follow up/collaborate with staff about their assigned groups the week prior. Assist in planning, organizing and coordinating recreation in collaboration with staff for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday outings. Ensure appropriate shift handover from evening staff to overnight staff Support with creating YSW schedule alongside YSW team lead and manager Maintain accurate case notes, monitoring youth progress, engagement, and participation in the program; other administrative tasks will be required. Participate and engage in a collaborative and effective staff team Communicate effectively with coworkers and staff and participate in team efforts Participate in professional development and training Model traumainformed practice, including calm presence, deescalation, and reflective responses to behaviour Support staff in using traumainformed language and strategies during moments of distress or conflict Qualifications Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, combined with at least one (1) year experience in a leadership role or CYCC or related diploma, 2 years experience and 1 year experience in a leadership role An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. Criminal records check, including the vulnerable sector Class 5 Drivers license Use of own personal vehicle with business use insurance (mileage paid) Drivers abstract Additional Assets Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency policy, protocols and ethics Knowledge of traumainformed care and its application in residential or treatment settings Experience working with vulnerable and unhoused young people Effective team collaboration skills Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities About PCRS Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large notforprofit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer. We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xm kwym (Musqueam), Skwxw7mesh (Squamish), Sllwta/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh), Qw''?ntl''en (Kwantlen), semyame (Semiahmoo), scwan msteyx (Tsawwassen), qicy (Katzie), kikm (Coquitlam), qiqyt (Qayqayt), mthxwi (Matsqui) and St:l Nations. Our Vision Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities! Our Mission To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. Our Values Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Wellbeing We Offer Our Staff Equitable Base Pay we are a Certified Living Wage Employer Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day * Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% EmployerPaid Premiums* Disability and Life Insurance Coverage * Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling * Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions * Flexible schedules and earned time off program * Fullday agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations Inhouse digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development * Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc. Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements details for this posting will be provided on request. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr