Child Youth Worker

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

Job summary

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc is looking for a Child Youth Worker to provide care and support to young people in various communities. You will work in a dynamic team environment to empower youth while ensuring their health and safety. If you have a passion for helping others, this entry-level full-time position could be the right fit for you.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

An inclusive, supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth.
• Restricted class 4 driver’s license required for full-time positions.
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s rights and choices are respected.
• Participate in development of Personal Service Plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Trauma-Informed Practice

Harm Reduction

Recovery-Oriented Care

Education

Grade 12 education

Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Child Youth Worker role at Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc.

We are looking for Child Youth Workers within the communities of Port McNeill, Sointula, Coal Harbour, Alert Bay, Quatsino, Woss, and Zeballos. As our Child Youth Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to young people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the youth we support to be independent, self-determining, and live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your 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 the 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
• Maintain a good understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies, including mental health needs
• Record daily activities and personal health information (PHI) of the children on our case management database
• Work with children to ensure their home is clean and well-maintained, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

You will have

• Grade 12 education
• Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth with mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorders in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
• Previous behaviour management training
• Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
• Restricted class 4 driver’s license (for full-time positions)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
• Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) HUB clearance
• TB Test
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources?

Pacific Coast Children's Resources offers fulfilling work through quality programs and services for people with disabilities, promoting independence, self-growth, and community integration. We are growing steadily, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. Join us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting with the communities we serve, and collaborating within our team culture.

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 benefits

We value diversity & inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. We aim to make all interactions welcoming, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Children's Resources, we believe experience comes in many forms. If your background aligns closely with our needs, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Social Services, Community Support

Industries

• Child and Youth Services, Social Assistance