Part-Time Residential Child & Youth Workers (8-24hrs/wk)

Taproot Community Support Services; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Child and Youth Worker to support youth facing behavioral challenges. In this rewarding role, you will provide care and guidance to individuals in a residential setting, helping them navigate their emotional and developmental needs. Your expertise in trauma-informed practices will be crucial as you implement personalized service plans and foster a safe environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable youth while enjoying a supportive work culture that values your contributions and promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Paid vacation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Long Service Milestone rewards

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in child and youth care or emergency shelter.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate progress of persons served.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Ensure safety and well-being of persons served.

Skills

Behaviour Management Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Emotional Support

Social Skills Development

Education

Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma

Diploma or Degree in Humanities or Social Work

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate

Job description

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of person in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

The Concord House Program is designed to accommodate youth that are in the care of MCFD or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. Our services support youth recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them with housing and trauma-based guidance.

We accommodate and support traumatized youth in comfortable and welcoming facilities with twenty four hour staffing. We offer a safe environment in a residential and friendly neighbourhood. Concord House is a one bed resource.

The Position

The Residential Child and Youth Worker (RCYW) provides care to children, youth or adults with moderate to severe behavioural problems in a residential or day program setting in an accredited agency. As key worker for assigned persons served, the RCYW is responsible for overall development and care of those individuals. In conjunction with the individual’s care team, the RCYW assesses physical, psychological, social and developmental needs, and designs and implements individualized personal service plans and plans of care that address and meet those needs. The RCYW also participates in the operation and maintenance of the program.

These positions require union membership with CUPE.

Scheduling;

Three (3) permanent part-time positions with the following available schedules:

• Position 1 - 8hrs = Sunday 0700-1500 - FILLED
• Position 2 - 16hrs = Friday and Saturday 1500-2300
• Position 3 - 24hrs = Sunday through Tuesday 1500-2300 - FILLED
  
  

In Your Role You Will

• Participate in assessing, setting goals for and evaluating progress of persons served.
• Teach persons served to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities.
• Monitor persons served and ensure their safety and well-being; utilizes practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served.
• Provide behaviour management counseling on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on client behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour, and providing guidance and support.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to persons served which may include nonviolent physical interventions.
• Ensure communication and liaison between program, school, family and the community.
• Ensure physical needs of persons served are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Administer medications to persons served according to established guidelines, procedures and instructions.
• Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks and daily activities relating to persons served.
• Carry out household duties such as meal preparation and household cleaning.
• Accompany persons served to appointments and community outings.
• Participate in the OHS Committee as required.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting persons served or on Taproot business.
• Advocate effectively for persons served.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.
  
  

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma OR a Diploma or Degree in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care, emergency shelter or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Previous experience with trauma informed practice
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance
  
  

Other Requirements

• Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation period)
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI) and/or MANDT and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)
• Prior experience with implementing Behavioural Interventions
• Prior experience in Trauma Informed Practices
  
  

**Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.**

Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that Taproot Community Support Services will be able to contact in a timely manner at time of interview.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages (per Collective Agreement)
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees (per Collective Agreement)
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program
  
  

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.