Child & Youth Care Worker

Early Years BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Child & Youth Care Worker to plan, deliver, and evaluate activities for children and youth. This role emphasizes building positive relationships and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience working with children aged 5-16. Opportunities include professional development and a supportive work/life balance. The position also involves adherence to safety standards and participation in community events.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive work/life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• 6 months recent related experience with a minimum of 20 hours training.
• Experience working with children and youth ages 5-16 years.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements creative, developmentally-appropriate activities.
• Facilitates participant engagement in daily program activities.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants setting clear boundaries.

Skills

Relationship building

Child development knowledge

Health and safety training

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certificate in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care

Standard First Aid certification and CPR C

Job description

Days / Times: Mornings and/or afternoons

Position Summary

The Child & Youth Care Worker is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating program activities for children and youth, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. This role emphasizes building positive relationships and serving as a role model for program participants. The Child & Youth Care Worker facilitates group activities and delivers innovative, outcomes-focused programming using a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, empowerment, choice, and skill development. The role also involves upholding the Agency’s values in daily practice, adhering to policies, procedures, and relevant standards, and following the Agency Code of Ethics to guide professional decision-making and behavior. The Child & Youth Care Worker maintains a purposeful focus on achieving program goals and fostering meaningful outcomes for participants.

Position Details

There are multiple positions available. Please read through all of them carefully and when applying, indicate which position and which club location you are applying tob>

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Term: From start date through to June 26, 2026
Hours: 17.5 hours/week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Central Saanich Club, 1233 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay, V8M 1E2
Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

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Wage: $20/hour
Term: From start date through to June 26, 2026
Hours: 27.5 hours/week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am & 2:15pm – 6:00pm
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Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancemen

Position 4 - Millstream Club
Wage: $20/hour
Term: From start date through to June 26, 2026
Hours: 17.5 hours/week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Millstream Club, 626 Hoylake Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3P7
Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

Position 5 - Wishart Club
Wage: $20/hour
Term: From start date through to June 26, 2026
Hours: 17.5 hours/week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Wishart Club, 3310 Wishart Rd, Colwood, BC V9C 1R2
Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

Position 6 - David Cameron Club
Wage: $20/hour
Term: From start date through to June 26, 2026
Hours: 10 hours/week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:50am - 8:50am
Location: David Cameron Club, 675 Meaford Ave, Colwood, BC V9B 5Y1
Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements creative, intentional, and developmentally-appropriate activities and experiences
• Using a preventative, strengths-based, and positive role model approach, facilitates participant engagement in daily program activities
• Utilizes a learning theory approach (visual, verbal and tactile/experiential) when interacting with participants
• Adheres to CARF accreditation, Agency’s policies and procedures, and operates within the Agency’s goals and objectives, as outlined in the Model for Success
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants setting clear boundaries, communicating expectations, modeling respectful behavior and maintaining a structured and secure environment
• Nurtures positive relationships and professional communication with families regarding participants’ day.
• Ensures the safety of participants. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participates in reviewing and providing feedback on activities and services, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provides/collects data per Agency documentation protocols for attendance, log books and timesheets/expenses
• Assist with self-administration of medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions
• Protects confidentiality and the rights of the person served
• Assists with maintaining environments that are free from threat or harm by identifying, addressing and/or reporting potential risks including enforcing safety rules, inspecting play areas for hazards, ensuring equipment is in safe working condition, overseeing interactions to prevent bullying or unsafe behaviours and providing clear guidelines for safe use of spaces and materials
• Adheres to program-specific schedules for cleaning, inventory of supplies, and other associated maintenance tasks
• Works cooperatively, collaboratively and pro-actively within the team and within position role and boundaries
• Participates as Agency brand champions at community events, committees and other functions as requested including actively serving as a committee member on in-house committees, or participating in Agency events at a booth in community to talk about our Agency work
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested, which may include tasks not listed in this position description but are within the scope of the position, program, and/or department
• Adapts activities and services to meet Individual Care Plans for each participant in collaboration with Team Lead and Supervisor
• Works with Supervisor (and child’s support worker, if participant has one) to implement behaviour and learning strategies individualized to the unique needs of each participant and the Care Plan
• Adheres to licensing regulations and reporting requirements
• Ensures youth have a safe way home, and communication is made with the parties necessary confirming pick-up arrangements with parents or guardians, verifying transportation plans, and monitoring departure times. If transportation changes or issues arise, the Child & Youth Care Worker communicates promptly with the necessary parties—such as parents, guardians, or authorized contacts—to confirm alternative arrangements and ensure the youth’s safety
• Assists youth with food/meal preparation demonstrating safety strategies
• A full list of duties and responsibilities will be provided in the position description

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age
• Relevant certificate in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work or human social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 months recent related experience with a minimum of 20 hours training in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition to meet licensing standards
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with diverse family systems
• Experience working with children and youth ages 5-16 years
• Standard First Aid certification and CPR C