About Binkadi
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Our Mission
Committed to Continually Engaging & Empowering Our Youth
Committed to Continually Engaging & Empowering our youth
Binkadi is very fortunate to have a team of staff with philosophies that align with our core values. Caregivers contribute perspectives from a variety of lived experience, educational/employment backgrounds including social work, psychology, drug and addictions, trauma informed care and behaviour management in addition to personal talents , skills and abilities.
Recognizing that every youth has different needs
We continuously invest in our team’s development to ensure each individual receives high-quality, personalized support.
Our Values
Individuals can recover and thrive at any stage of life when the below beliefs are followed
Our Caregivers are:
Our caregivers come from a variety of backgrounds, bring different life experiences, skills and qualities.
Flexible & Adaptable
They adapt to the evolving needs of the children in the welfare system, working collaboratively with their care teams.
Compassionate & Caring
Patient & Understanding
Our caregivers are understanding, as the children in their care may have experienced trauma or other difficult circumstances. They must be able to provide consistent and stable support, even in the face of challenging behavior.
Effective Communicator
Respectful of Diversity
Effective Communicator
Respectful of Diversity
Flexible & Adaptable
They adapt to the evolving needs of the children and the child in the welfare system, working collaboratively with their care teams.
Compassionate & Caring
Must have a deep sense of empathy and concern for the children in their care. They are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children and providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Patient & Understanding
The Directors
Me-Kon
Executive Director
My name is Me-Kon Hayes . I’m Victorian by birth and grew up on the Saanich Peninsula. I’m a wife, mother of five, and have worked and volunteered in a variety of settings including homes, schools and community.
I have worked under contract with the Ministry of Children and Family Development since 2000, first as a foster parent, then running staffed community homes before establishing Binkadi Community Services in 2016.
Robin
DIRECTOR OF H.R
Robin Kasper leads the human resources department, focusing on the onboarding process employee benefits and payroll.
Chris
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Chris Dunham oversees the daily operations at Binkadi, ensuring that programs and services run smoothly. His role is crucial in maintaining the organization’s high standards of care and support for youth.
Angela
Manager of traininG
Focusing on staff development and organizational culture. Her efforts ensure that Binkadi’s Team is well-equipped to provide quality care.