Residence Support Worker - 4pm to midnight

Opportunities Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional support organization is seeking a full-time Residence Support Worker for afternoon shifts. The role involves providing care and support to residents with various behavioral challenges, and performing tasks such as cleaning and food preparation. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a valid Yukon driver's license. This position is vital in fostering positive behavioral change for residents in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Certification in First Aid/CPR required.
• Experience with individuals with behavioral or emotional disorders preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and support to residents.
• Perform tasks such as cleaning and food preparation.
• Work therapeutically to effect positive behavioral change.

Skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Effective communication

Behavioral health understanding

Education

Yukon Class 5 Driver's Licence

Job description

This is an anticipatory posting which is restricted to existing employees - only current employees of Opportunities Yukon will be considered.

We anticipate hiring a full-time, indeterminate, Residence Support Worker to work afternoon shifts (4pm to midnight).

Note: The results of this posting may be used to fill future indeterminate Resident Support Worker positions for afternoon shifts.

Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the Residence Support Worker is responsible for primary care, support and supervision of persons in residence. The residents may show evidence of behavioural, social, emotional or addiction disorders. The primary responsibility of this position is to respond to and work with persons therapeutically to effect positive behavioural change; building self-esteem and life skills in a residential setting. This is an awake-overnight position; in addition to providing client care, tasks to be performed will include cleaning, organizing, filing, documenting and food preparation.

Deadline: resumes must be received through OY's online job portal by end of day on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Conditions of Employment (documents will be required before hire):

• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• First Aid/CPR Certificate (St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross)
• TB Clearance
  
• Yukon Class 5 Driver's Licence

Wage: $29.08, $29.64 or $31.12 / hour depending on the program