Careers Current Opportunities

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Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors Coordinator (TAPS)
Cook/Helper Position

Boundary Family Services is looking for a Cook/Helper for the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors.

This position assists the Program Coordinator to deliver a program that meets the physical, emotional and social needs or the TAPS (Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors) participants.  The cook/helper does grocery shopping, food prep, supervises the kitchen volunteers, participates in the activities and is able to run the program when the Program Coordinator is away.  The successful applicant will be required to obtain their Food Safe and First Aid training. This position involves some computer work for reporting purposes and phone calling. Some travel to Greenwood and Rock Creek will be necessary.

Skills and Qualifications include:

     * Excellent communication skills, tact, diplomacy and good judgement
     * Strong ability to motivate others through gentle persuasion
     * Professional, confidential and strong time management skills
     * A full privilege driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
     * Ability to travel throughout the Boundary year-round
     * Food Safe and First Aid

     * Ability to plan and execute a menu plan and meal

This position is 15 hours per week at $24.00 per hour, Monday to Thursday.

Please forward resume and cover letter to Susan.Proudman@bfiss.org

Resumes will be reviewed as received.  We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Child Minder

This position is a flexible schedule dependent on groups that are being offered. Hourly wage is $20.47.

Job duties include:

The job is to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care and guidance to young children while their parents participate in educational groups provided by BFS.

Qualifications:

• Must be 19 or older
• Must have well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Early Childhood Education training is preferred but not required
• Must be willing to participate in childcare related workshops, trainings and/or have experience in the childcare field
• Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working with children or vulnerable adults.

Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org

Resumes will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Shelter Support Worker: Safe Stay Shelter

Job Description:
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is looking for a Shelter Support Worker who will provide direct support to the clientele of the Safe Stay Shelter. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule that could include night shifts and weekend work. A criminal record check will be required.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, and Casual
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $25.10/hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, days, nights, and weekends

Key Duties:

• Receive and admit clients.
• Assess and assist with client personal needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients through active listening and problem-solving.
• Recommend appropriate community resources.
• Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
• Prepare and serve meals as required.
• Clean all areas as assigned on a regular basis.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Support a harm reduction model in the community.

What You Should Bring to the Team:

• Strong communication skills specifically in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention
• Experience working in a shelter environment.
• Experience with life skills such as cooking, and cleaning.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, community service agencies and the homeless population.
• Ability to use sound judgement, perform job duties with minimal supervision and problem solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, community agencies and the public.

What You Will Love About Us:

• Fun and friendly team
• Casual dress code
• Benefits
• Training Opportunities

Benefits Include:

• Extended health care plan
• Dental plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term Disability

* Benefits begin after a probationary period

How to Apply:

Please forward your resume to info@bfiss.org

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.