Job Opportunities at YCS
Manager and ECE Facilitator - Stepping Stones Daycare
Ashcroft - Full-time 35 hours per week
Yellowhead Community Services Societies Licensed Child Care Programs work respectfully with all children and families. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, affordable and nurturing child care environment while honoring each child’s individuality.
Stepping Stones:
Is a brand new child care program and will be licensed through BC Interior Health to provide 8 multi-age care places. Ashcroft, a friendly village on the bank of the Thompson River experiences a warm and dry climate and is easily accessible to neighbouring urban towns.
The successful candidate:
- Will apply contemporary early childhood practises in the development of our program within a team environment
- Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing
- Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework
- Demonstrate understanding and respect for the competency of young children
- Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
- Participate in professional development
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Education Diploma preferred with three years’ experience working in a licensed center
- Current first aid certificate
- Strong planning, organizational, leadership, computer and communication skills required
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment
Wages and Benefits
Salary: $21.16 to $24.64 per hour + Wage Enhancement, benefits and RRSP’s
Schedule: 35 hours shared between actual on the floor child care and administration (can be flexible)
Expected start date: February 3, 2020 onwards until filled
Application process
Yellowhead Community Services Societies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only those short listed will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to a clear criminal record check and three positive reference checks.
Selection Committee – Manager Stepping Stones Daycare.FAX: 250.674.2676. EMAIL: info@yellowheadcs.ca
Community Living Services & Family Services Manager
Clearwater - Full-time 35 hours per week
Yellowhead Community Services Society, an integrated health/social service agency with offices located in Clearwater and Barriere, BC, is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individual to fulfill the role of Community Living Services and Family Services Manager within our agency. This combined position will be a permanent, full-time position of 35hrs per week.
Position Components:
Community Living Services Manager:
Provide direct supervision and support of staff providing a variety of services to adults with developmental disabilities in our Community Living BC funded programs. Services include group recreational activities, one to one support services to individuals living independently in their own home and/or in community as well as job skills/employment support. Maintain regular contact with Community Living BC and stakeholders with a goal to enhance the quality of life for the individuals accessing our programs and services.
Family Services Manager:
Provide direct supervision to staff working with children, youth and families who are at risk of family breakdown. Services provided under this program include parenting support, parent/teen mediation, supervised visitation, life skills development for youth with disabilities and mentorship to youth approaching the age of majority. Work in conjunction with the Ministry of Children and Family Development with a goal towards family preservation.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution in the social service field is preferred, however a related 2 year diploma and relevant experience will be considered.
A competitive wage and benefit package is available. This posting will remain open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Community Support Worker
Clearwater - Full-time 35 hours per week
Yellowhead Community Services Society, an integrated health/social service agency with offices located in Clearwater and Barriere, BC, is seeking skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals to provide community support to adults with developmental disabilities in the community of Clearwater. Shifts will be predominantly day shifts, but will also include evenings and weekends.
Degree/diploma in relevant field is preferred, however, individuals with related experience and/or a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Any offers of employment will be subject to a clean criminal record check. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. Current first aid would be an asset.
This position will remain open until filled. Applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed. Only those short-listed will be contacted.
Selection CommitteeYellowhead Community Services612 Park DriveClearwater BC V0E 1N1FAX: 250.674.2676EMAIL: info@yellowheadcs.caMH&SU Life Skills Worker / Family Service Coordinator
Clearwater/Barriere - Full-time 35 hours per week
Yellowhead Community Services Society, an integrated health/social service agency with offices located in Clearwater and Barriere, BC, is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individual to fulfill the role of Mental Health & Substance Use Life Skills Worker and Family Services Manager within our agency. This combined position will be a permanent, full-time position of 35hrs per week.
Position Components:
Mental Health and Substance Use Life Skills Worker:
Working primarily with adult and older adult population to provide intake, assessment, brief interventions and case management services. Other duties include providing direct life skills support, substance use outreach, counselling support and facilitating/co-facilitating psychoeducational groups. This individual will work closely with and under the direction of the MH&SU Clinician.
Family Services Manager:
Provide direct supervision to staff working with children, youth and families who are at risk of family breakdown. Services provided under this program include parenting support, parent/teen mediation, supervised visitation, life skills development for youth with disabilities and mentorship to youth approaching the age of majority. Work in conjunction with the Ministry of Children and Family Development with a goal towards family preservation.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field is preferred, however related 2 year diploma and relevant experience will be considered.
Previous supervisory experience plus two (2) years’ recent experience in a mental health and addictions treatment environment. Experience working with children, youth and families is an asset.
A competitive wage and benefit package is available. This position will remain posted until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Selection CommitteeYellowhead Community Services612 Park DriveClearwater BC V0E 1N1FAX: 250.674.2676EMAIL: info@yellowheadcs.caManager - Building Blocks Daycare
Clearwater - Full-time position - 35 hours per week
Yellowhead Community Services Societies Licensed Child Care Programs work respectfully with all children and families. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, affordable and nurturing child care environment while honoring each child’s individuality.
Building Blocks Daycare:
Is licensed through BC Interior Health to provide sixteen group care over 30 months and eight group care under 36 months places. Clearwater is a rural town at the foot of Wells Grey Provincial Park, 1.5 hours north of Kamloops.
The successful candidate:
- Will apply contemporary early childhood practises in the development of our program within a team environment
- Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing
- Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework
- Demonstrate understanding and respect for the competency of young children
- Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
- Participate in professional development
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Education Diploma preferred with three years’ experience working in a licensed center
- Current first aid certificate
- Strong planning, organizational, leadership, computer and communication skills required
- Ability to work within a multicultural environment
Wages and Benefits
Salary: $21.16 to $24.64 per hour + Wage Enhancement, benefits and RRSP’s
Schedule: 35 hours shared between actual on the floor child care and administration
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Application process
Yellowhead Community Services Societies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only those short listed will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to a clear criminal record check and three positive reference checks.
For information on YCS go to www.yellowheadcs.ca. Applications may be sent by mail, fax or email, or dropped off at the address below. Please send your resume with a cover letter to:
Selection Committee - Manager Building Blocks DaycareYellowhead Community Services612 Park DriveClearwater BC V0E 1N1FAX: 250.674.2676EMAIL: info@yellowheadcs.ca
