Residential Child and Youth Support Worker - Casual

OneSky Community Resources; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Penticton seeks a Residential Child & Youth Worker to provide care for children and youth with special needs. Responsibilities include emotional support, safety monitoring, and participation in care planning. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Human/Social Services and experience in child-centered care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Pension plan

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children and youth with special needs in a residential setting.
• Participate in the assessment and goal setting of children and youth.
• Monitor participants' safety and well-being in residential living.
• Offer emotional support and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Attachment and safe approaches with children and youth

Non-violent crisis intervention

Excellent communication skills

Organization and time management skills

Teamwork and support ability

Education

Two-year Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Service field

Tools

First Aid certificate

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Job Title: Residential Child & Youth Worker

Location: Penticton

Employment Type: Casual non-union

The Employer

OneSky is a progressive, not for profit organization that has served the South Okanagan Similkameen for over five decades. Guided by a core belief that we’re all in this together, our goal is to create a way forward for everyone. We champion and support individuals to reach their full potential, work to remove barriers and support individuals through a diverse range of services. OneSky values diversity, accessibility, respect, accountability, integrity, and collaboration.

We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a great pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) and a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. OneSky is a great place to work!

Job Summary

The Residential Child & Youth Worker is required to provide care for Children & Youth with special needs in a Residential Living setting and to be an integral part of the care team. The care team operates from a child-centered approach, providing a circle of support for the child, youth and/or family. As a member of the Care Team, the Residential Child & Youth Worker ensures that participants’ physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting, and progress evaluation of children/youth.
• Teach children/youth to relate in a socially appropriate manner with daily routines and activities.
• Monitors participants in a residential living setting and ensures their safety and well-being.
• Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to participants, which may include non-violent physical interventions consistent with the behavior plan.
• Ensures that participants’ physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, toileting, and preparing meals.
• Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks, and daily activities on participants.
• Carries out household duties such as meal preparation and household cleaning.
• Administers medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Accompany participants to appointments and community outings.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment. Maintain health records and administer first aid and medication as required. Observe and remove potential hazards.
• Promote the optimal, social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural growth and development of each child/youth.
• Implement developmentally appropriate programs that meet the observed needs of the children.
• Promote cooperation with families and other service providers.
• Maintain inclusive quality service environments that provide participants with respect, and value their choices and abilities.
• Maintain program and facility security requirements.
• Work effectively to help build solutions and solve problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Support and maintain all applicable CQI initiatives, accreditation standards, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in OneSky meetings and events as required, and contribute in positive ways to the Society’s plans, goals, activities, and image.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of OneSky.
• Perform any related duties as assigned and/or required to maintain the operations and integrity of the program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in attachment and safe approaches with children and youth.
• Knowledge and experience in successfully engaging in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with children, parents and staff.
• Good organization, time, and general management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and be able to provide support and direction as needed.

Qualifications

• A two-year Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Service field.
• Minimum of two years of recent related experience.

Requirements

Successful completion of:

1. Criminal record check.
2. Ministry of Children and Families Clearance.
3. A completed Physicians Approval of Health.
4. Professional references.

• Academic credentials.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Current driver’s abstract.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid Food Safe certificate.
• Signed OneSky Confidentiality Agreement.
• Adherence to OneSky policies and procedures, program operations manual, and commitment to OneSky Code of Ethics.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.

Why work at OneSky?

At OneSky Community Resources, we believe every child and youth deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. As a Residential Child & Youth Worker, you’ll be part of a compassionate care team dedicated to supporting children and youth with special needs in a residential living setting. Your role is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact by promoting emotional well-being, fostering independence, and creating a circle of support for families.

If you’re passionate about child-centered care, committed to building meaningful relationships, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join us. Together, we can empower young lives and help shape a community where every child feels valued and supported.