Hollyburn Family Services
Hollyburn Family Services
Hollyburn Family Services

Full-Time Behaviour Support Worker (Texada) - Internal

Job No: HOL1400
Location: Delta

At Hollyburn, we empower growth and inspire change, not only in the communities in which we serve, but with our employees as well. We believe in providing every employee the chance to build on their strengths, discover new skills, and develop their career path with us, regardless of whether you have just joined us or have been with us for many years. If you are ready to take your next career step with us, check out the opportunity below!

As a Full-Time Behaviour Support Worker at our Texada Special Needs program in Delta, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides support, care, and mentorship to adults with ASD and special needs in a therapeutic home setting. The line is 40 hours/week, Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm-11pm shifts.

Qualifications: 

  • Post-secondary education in related field and/or equivalent experience working with adults with ASD and special needs
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with adults with ASD and behavioural challenges
  • Ability to set and maintain firm boundaries with young adults
  • Knowledge of supportive strategies, needs, and risk assessment
  • BC Class 5 License Mandatory
  • Ability to swim required
  • Knowledge of therapeutic approaches
  • Effective de-escalation and crisis management skills
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or approved exemption or accommodation from the Provincial Health Authority or Hollyburn)
  • Valid Driver's License is an asset

A sample of what you’ll be doing:

  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
  • Building positive working relationships with the client, family, community members, and other professionals involved in the care team
  • Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting appropriate boundaries
  • Engaging in frequent interaction with clients, using appropriate means of communication
  • Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities
  • Attending school meetings and case conferences when required
  • Performing household maintenance duties, preparing meals, administering medication, and assisting clients with personal care as needed
  • Collaborating with the clinical team and providing input into assessments and care plans

Salary: $22.70-$24.00/hour plus benefits

Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

  • Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training 
  • Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
  • 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
  • Paid vacation, wellness days and sick days
  • Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
  • Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
  • And more!

Closing date: Friday, September 29 @ 4pm or until filled.

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About Us

Hollyburn Family Services is a multi-service agency that has been providing support to children, youth, adults and families in the Greater Vancouver region since 1990.

Hollyburn provides a range of professional counselling services to individuals, couples and families, supports families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders, provides therapeutic care for children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, and offers training and support to foster parents and extended families.

We value the uniqueness of each individual and their inherent capacity for growth. We rely on our core values to create a trusting and safe environment for our team and for our clients. We treat our employees, clients, and community with fairness, dignity and respect, and as such, strive to hire and build a team reflective of these values. We are proud to have a diverse team, all of whom have unique abilities which enrich the lives of the individuals we serve.