On-Call Residential Child & Youth Support Worker

Taproot Community Support Services; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Parksville seeks Residential Child and Youth Workers for casual/on-call roles with opportunities for full-time positions. The ideal candidate will possess a Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, teaching social skills, and ensuring the safety and well-being of youth in care. The organization values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applicants from varied backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

Defined benefit pension plan for eligible employees

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Long Service Milestone rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience with children and youth.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices is preferred.
• Ability to obtain required certifications during probation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, set goals for and evaluate progress of persons served.
• Teach social skills through daily routines and activities.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Ensure safety and physical needs of persons served are met.

Skills

Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma

Recent experience in child and youth care

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Crisis intervention skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in humanities, social work or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

WHMIS certification

Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificate

Job description

A community support organization in Parksville seeks Residential Child and Youth Workers for casual/on-call roles with opportunities for full-time positions. The ideal candidate will possess a Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, teaching social skills, and ensuring the safety and well-being of youth in care. The organization values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applicants from varied backgrounds to apply.