Child Youth Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization located in Campbell River is seeking a dedicated individual to provide care and support to youth in staffed homes. In this role, you will empower young people to be independent while maintaining a collaborative approach with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a Child and Youth Care Diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about community care.

Benefits

Inclusive, supportive work environment

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth.
• Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice and Recovery-Oriented Care.
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract & reliable vehicle with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected.
• Interact effectively with children we support.
• Record daily activity and personal health information.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Non-verbal communication skills

Moderate computer literacy

Education

Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent

Grade 12 education

Job description

About The Role

Your role is to work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to young people living in staffed homes within their community. You will encourage and empower youth to be independent, self‑determining, and live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your ability to care for others and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence the team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
• Interact effectively with children we support
• Empower the children we support to be full citizens of their community
• Participate in development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans
• Foster positive relationships with the child’s family members, professionals, co‑workers, and members of the community
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Apply behaviour management principles and strategies, including mental health needs
• Record daily activity and personal health information (PHI) on our case management database
• Keep the child’s home clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education
• Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth experiencing significant mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary health care setting
• Experience in Trauma‑Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery‑Oriented Care
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
• Previous behaviour management course/training
• Effective verbal and written communication with team members, professionals, families, and community members
• Non‑verbal communication skills
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract & reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 third‑party liability insurance
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
• MCFD HUB clearance
• TB Test
• Moderate computer literacy
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources

Pacific Coast Children’s Resources offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services that promote independence, self‑growth, and community integration. We are steadily growing, creating dynamic environments where you can learn and thrive. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in a culture of teamwork.

What We Offer

• On‑the‑job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma‑Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re‑certification
• Community involvement
• An inclusive, supportive work environment
• Competitive Salary $27.54–$31.61 per hour
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package
• Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure that at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Children’s Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.