Support youth overnight in Port Alberni with trauma-informed care, behaviour guidance, and safe residential routines at Taproot Community Support Services.
Taproot seeks Casual Residential Child and Youth Workers for overnight shifts supporting youth in culturally based, home-based programs. You will assess progress, teach socially appropriate routines, and provide emotional support. The work serves youth addressing trauma and adverse childhood experiences in Ministry of Children and Family Development or Indigenous-funded care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor youth safety, health, welfare, and security
- Provide behaviour management counselling and coping guidance
- Administer medications following established guidelines
- Maintain reports, logbooks, and daily activity records
- Prepare meals and complete household cleaning
Requirements:
- Child and Youth Care degree or diploma preferred
- Two years recent related child and youth experience
- Previous trauma-informed practice experience
- Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence
- Current CPR, First Aid, WHMIS, and food hygiene certificates
Bring residential care, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practice skills to overnight youth support in Port Alberni with Taproot.
Casual Residential Child Youth Worker in Port Alberni employer: Taproot Community Support Services
At Taproot Community Support Services, we pride ourselves on being a 100 percent employee-owned organization, where every team member has a voice and shares in the success of our mission. Located in Red Deer, we offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration, learning, and innovation, alongside competitive wages, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including profit-sharing dividends and a defined benefit pension plan. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a values-driven environment.
Contact Details:
Taproot Community Support Services Recruitment Team
