Careers Current Opportunities
Group Facilitator
This position is a minimum of 12 hours per week facilitating a parent participation, Early Years summer fun play group. Extra hours may be available co-facilitating groups for children and youth with support needs. $21.00 per hour.
Job duties include:
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Planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities such as recreational social and/or educational activities.
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Encouraging participation in activities by those attending.
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Providing skill building to children and youth such as life skills and social skills while modelling appropriate behavior.
- Identifying the abilities, interests, and other issues of participants.
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Providing guidance and instruction.
- Accompanying and/or transporting children or youth to activities.
Preferred skills include:
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Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
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Working knowledge of Office 365.
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Excellent organization, time and general management skills.
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Ability to work in a diverse environment and embrace positive attitudes.
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Excellent customer service skills.
Qualifications:
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org by May 26th, 2025 at 4:00.
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.
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