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

WJS Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WJS Canada is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Care professional to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their well-being. The role involves providing emotional support, behavior management, and crisis intervention while ensuring safety and promoting independence. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and offers competitive wages, career development, and work/life balance.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Career development

Paid vacation and benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in child and youth care.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.
• Experience in implementing behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and set goals for persons served.
• Teach social skills through daily routines.
• Provide behavior management counseling.

Skills

Behaviour management

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed practices

Communication

Education

Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma

Related degree in humanities or social work

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

WHMIS certification

Food Hygiene and Sanitation certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Participate in assessing, setting goals for, and evaluating the progress of persons served.
2. Teach persons served to relate in a socially appropriate manner through daily routines and activities.
3. Monitor persons served to ensure their safety and well-being, utilizing practices that promote health, welfare, safety, and security.
4. Provide behaviour management counseling on a one-to-one and/or group basis, including providing feedback on client behaviour, teaching coping techniques, and offering guidance and support.
5. Offer emotional support and crisis intervention, which may include nonviolent physical interventions.
6. Maintain communication and liaison with the program, school, family, and community.
7. Meet the physical needs of persons served by assisting with basic personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
8. Administer medications following established guidelines and procedures.
9. Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks, and daily activity records related to persons served.
10. Perform household duties, including meal preparation and cleaning.
11. Accompany persons served to appointments and community outings.
12. Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee as required.
13. Operate motor vehicles safely and legally during transportation of persons served or for Taproot business.
14. Advocate effectively for persons served.
15. Perform other job-related duties as required.

Candidate Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma OR a related degree or diploma in humanities, social work, or similar fields. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

• At least two years of recent relevant experience in child and youth care, emergency shelter, or related fields.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, a clean driver’s abstract, and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Additional Requirements

• Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation).
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (NVCI), MANDT, or Conflict Resolution Certificates (or ability to obtain within probation).
• Experience in implementing behavioural interventions and trauma-informed practices.
• Participation in MCFD screening prior to employment.

Applicants must provide three professional references upon interview.

About Taproot Community Support Services

At Taproot, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Join our strength-based team where your voice matters, and we’re building a company we’re proud of. Benefits include work/life balance, career development, competitive wages, paid vacation and benefits, training, and more.

For more information, visit our website: taproot.ca

We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.