Child and Youth Care Workers

Hollyburn Family Services; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Professional development

Employer-paid health benefits

Paid vacation and wellness days

RRSP matching

Job summary

Hollyburn Family Services in Coquitlam is seeking dedicated Full-time and Part-Time Adult, Youth, and Child Workers to support residents in a therapeutic home. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will help ensure health, safety, and well-being, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth in children and youth.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, attachment-based approaches, documentation, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma or equivalent education and experience in attachment-based parenting and relationship-based interventions (trauma-informed practice).
• Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
• First Aid and CPR, Mandt (we will train those who require these certifications)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop strategies, mediate, counsel, advocate, network with community partners, and manage life skills.

Responsibilities

• Resident Support: Assessments, goal setting, progress evaluation; maintain documentation; communicate with families and professionals; update behaviour support plans; ensure safety and basic care.
• Program Home Maintenance: Keep home safe and healthy; provide nutritious meals; support life skills and household chores.
• Community Engagement: Transport to school and appointments; participate in meetings; raise mental health awareness.
• Recreational/Educational Activities: Facilitate activities; support routines and life skills.
• Administrative Duties: Prepare reports and logs; manage petty cash; attend meetings and trainings.
• Contribute to program development, house rules, care plans; participate in team decisions; build positive relationships.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Strategy development

Mediation

Counseling

Advocacy

Community networking

Life skills management

Knowledge of adult/youth care

Service plan development

Legislation/regulations

Education

Two-year diploma or equivalent in attachment-based/trauma-informed practice

Job description

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work ™ Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honor, and lead. We are searching for dedicated and compassionate Full-time and Part-Time Adult, Youth, Child Workers to join our team in Coquitlam . Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents in our supportive therapeutic home for children and youth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with varying needs, fostering a positive and nurturing environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote growth and success.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum two-year diploma, or equivalent education and experience in attachment-based parenting and relationship-based interventions (trauma-informed practice).
• Experience: Proven experience working with individuals with support needs, including behavioural and attachment challenges.
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR, Mandt (we will train those who require these certifications)
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in strategy development, mediation, counseling, advocacy, community networking, and life skills management.
  • Knowledge of adult and youth care approaches, service plan development, and applicable legislation/regulations.
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record or exemption from the provincial health authority
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Support:
  • Participate in assessments, goal setting, and progress evaluation for assigned individuals.
  • Complete and maintain required documentation, including intake forms, progress reports, and discharge reports.
  • Maintain open, authorized communication with families and professionals involved.
  • Implement and update behaviour support plans in collaboration with the Program Manager.
  • Ensure individuals’ safety, well-being, and physical needs are met, including personal hygiene and medical/dental care.
• Program Home Maintenance:
  • Maintain the home to health and safety standards.
  • Prepare and provide nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.
  • Support individuals in completing household chores and life skills development.
• Community Engagement:
  • Drive and accompany individuals to school, medical appointments, and outings.
  • Attend school meetings, case conferences, and community events.
  • Educate and raise awareness about mental health in the community.
• Recreational and Educational Activities:
  • Facilitate recreational and educational activities.
  • Assist individuals in achieving success with routines, hygiene, and life skills.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Maintain accurate reports, statistics, and daily activity logs.
  • Manage daily petty cash during shifts.
  • Attend program and staff meetings, as well as supervision and training sessions.
• Provide input into program development, house rules, policies, and care plans.
• Actively participate in team meetings and decisions.
• Build positive working relationships with individuals, families, and professionals.

Working Conditions

• This role is based in program homes with an on-site work arrangement.

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