Child and Youth Care Worker

Hollyburn Family Services; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Professional development

Extended health, dental, vision, life

Paid vacation

Wellness days

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Development subsidies

Job summary

Hollyburn Family Services in North Burnaby is seeking a Child and Youth Care Worker (Senior Worker Position) to ensure health, well-being, and development of program residents. The role includes some supervisory and administrative duties in a therapeutic home environment.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Tue-Sat 7am-3pm. Position requires related education/experience, a driver’s license, and current First Aid/CPR and MANDT training. Eligible for ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills.
• Must hold a BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Current First Aid/CPR training; we will train those who require this.
• Current MANDT Training; we will train those who require this.
• Proof of a COVID-19 double vaccination record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure primary youth's needs are met, including intake, progress reports, and communication with professionals.
• Maintain home cleanliness and safety, oversee chores, and property upkeep.
• Attend to the medical, dental, and court needs of youth.
• Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
• Assist youth with house routines, hygiene, and life skills.
• Monitor behaviors and encourage social standards.
• Attend team meetings, provide input into program development, rules, and policies.
• Foster a positive and caring environment, and build relationships with youth.
• Provide a safe space for communication and assist with future care plans.
• Liaise with outside agencies, courts, and families.
• Attend training and contribute to care approaches and decisions.
• Manage daily petty cash.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license (BC Class 5)

First Aid/CPR

MANDT Training

COVID-19 vaccination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field + 2 years residential care experience OR college diploma + 3 years experience

Job description

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work™Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. Our therapeutic programs are designed to create safe, nurturing, and growth-oriented environments for children, youth, and adults with support needs. Join our team as aChild and Youth Care Worker (Senior Worker Position) at our Therapeutic Homein North Burnaby, where you are responsible for ensuring the health, well-being, and development of program residents, while providing some supervisory and administrative duties.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday 7am-3pm

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of residential care worker experience OR college diploma in a related field + 3 years’ experience.
• Clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Current First Aid/CPR training (We will train those who require this)
• Current MANDT Training (we will train those who require this)
• Proof of a COVID-19 double vaccination record

Therapeutic Home Team Responsibilities:

• Ensure primary youth's needs are met, including intake, progress reports, and communication with professionals.
• Maintain home cleanliness and safety, oversee chores, and property upkeep.
• Attend to the medical, dental, and court needs of youth.
• Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
• Assist youth with house routines, hygiene, and life skills.
• Monitor behaviors and encourage social standards.
• Attend team meetings, provide input into program development, rules, and policies.
• Foster a positive and caring environment, and build relationships with youth.
• Provide a safe space for communication and assist with future care plans.
• Liaise with outside agencies, courts, and families.
• Attend training and contribute to care approaches and decisions.
• Manage daily petty cash.

Senior Worker Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a higher level of training and experience.
• Assist the Program Supervisor and demonstrate independence in decision-making.
• Provide counselling, identify emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
• Offer input for program development and provide leadership.
• Assist with administrative tasks and provide on‑call coverage.
• Attend meetings and submit reports within deadlines.

Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:

• Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
• Professional development and advancement within our ever-growing organization
• 100% employer premium paidextended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
• Paid vacation,wellness days, and sick days
• Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
• Tuition reimbursement andsubsidies for professional development(e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
• And more!

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered.