2 x Residential Child & Youth Worker, Part Time

Taproot; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Parksville seeks part-time Residential Child & Youth Workers to provide care for children with behavioral challenges. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in trauma-informed practices. This role involves direct support, crisis intervention, and goal-setting for youths in a residential setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Benefits for eligible employees

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to obtain Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate within probation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and set goals for individual care plans.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals.
• Teach socially appropriate behavior through daily routines.

Skills

Child and Youth Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavior Management

Trauma Informed Practice

Education

Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma

Tools

CPR / First Aid certification

WHMIS certification

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The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

Orca House provides culturally-based programming, support and safe, home-based accommodations for youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The resource is a staffed 24 hour resource providing a long term therapeutic placement for up to 3 children or youth. The resource supports children or youth who have experienced a trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and / or overcoming other adversities. The program staff will be networking with and working alongside a team of professionals supporting the youth in many life domains, such as education, mental health, physical health, recreation and life skills.

The Position

The Residential Child and Youth Worker (RCYW) provides care to children, youth or adults with moderate to severe behavioural problems in a residential or day program setting in an accredited agency. As key worker for assigned persons served, the RCYW is responsible for overall development and care of those individuals. In conjunction with the individual’s care team, the RCYW assesses physical, psychological, social and developmental needs, and designs and implements individualized personal service plans and plans of care that address and meet those needs. The RCYW also participates in the operation and maintenance of the program.

Schedule

Two (2) permanent, part-time positions each with a weekly schedule of 32 hours :

• Position 1=0700-1500 Friday and Saturday, 0800-1600 Sunday and Monday
• Position 2=1500-2300 Friday and Saturday, 1600-2400 Sunday and Monday

In Your Role You Will

Participate in assessing, setting goals for and evaluating progress of persons served.

Teach persons served to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities.

Monitor persons served and ensure their safety and well-being; utilizes practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served.

Provide behaviour management counseling on a one-to-one and / or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on client behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour, and providing guidance and support.

Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to persons served which may include nonviolent physical interventions.

Ensure communication and liaison between program, school, family and the community.

Ensure physical needs of persons served are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

Administer medications to persons served according to established guidelines, procedures and instructions.

Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks and daily activities relating to persons served.

Carry out household duties such as meal preparation and household cleaning.

Accompany persons served to appointments and community outings.

Participate in the OHS Committee as required.

Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting persons served or on Taproot business.

Advocate effectively for persons served.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma OR a Diploma or Degree in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care, emergency shelter or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Previous experience with trauma informed practice

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance

Other Requirements

Valid CPR / First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation period)

Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI) and / or MANDT and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)

Prior experience with implementing Behavioural Interventions

Prior experience in Trauma Informed Practices

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.

Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that Taproot Community Support Services will be able to contact in a timely manner at time of interview.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Work / life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Competitive wages and salaries

Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia

Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta

Professional development opportunities and job-related training

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Long Service Milestone rewards

Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website : taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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