Child Youth Worker

12 hours ago


Courtenay, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time

CHILD YOUTH WORKER

**About the Role**

As our Child Youth Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to young people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the youth we support to be independent, self-determining, and live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team’s success.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
- Interact effectively with children we support
- Empower the children we support to be full citizens of their community
- Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans
- Foster positive relationships with the child’s family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community
- Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
- Excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needs
- Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the children we support on our case management database
- To work in conjunction with the children we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

**You will have**
- Grade 12 education
- Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services working with youth experiencing significant mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorder challenges in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
- Experience in Trauma-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Care
- Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
- Previous behaviour management course/training
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
- Non-verbal communication skills
- Restricted class 4 driver’s license (for Full-Time positions)
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
- Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) HUB clearance
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. As per current Public Health Orders as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for PCCS must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- TB Test
- Moderate computer literacy
- Eligibility to work in Canada

**Why join Pacific Coast Children’s Resources?**

Pacific Coast Children's Resources offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. Pacific Coast Children's Resources is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes Pacific Coast Children's Resources a great place to work.

**What we offer**
- On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification
- Community involvement
- An inclusive, supportive work environment
- Competitive Salary **$23.10 - $26.91 per hour**:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package
- Career development opportunities

At Pacific Coast Children's Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

cy6X8vMihM


  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time

    **Competition Number**: 24034 **Job Title**: Youth Worker **Department**: Recreation, Culture & Community Services **Employment Type**: Full-Time Union **Salary**: **Posted Date**: September 10, 2024, 12:00 am **Closing Date**: September 30, 2024, 11:30 pm **Last Modified**: September 10, 2024, 4:30 pm **Posting**:...

  • Youth Worker

    4 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time

    **City of Courtenay**: **Youth Worker**: **The Youth Worker **participates in the planning, development, and implementation of programs for youth to increase constructive participation in recreation and community activities; establishes relationships with youth and a variety of youth services agencies in the community; provides guidance and referral to other...


  • Courtenay, Canada Footholds Therapy Center Full time

    Footholds Therapy Center is currently seeking youth workers that are ready to work alongside an amazing team of people that are passionate about seeing our unique kids flourish and have fun learning! Inspired by children and families, Footholds Therapy Center combines clinical judgement with compassion and hope to create a therapeutic environment in which...


  • Courtenay, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time

    COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKER **About the Role** As our Community Youth Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to young people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the youth we support to be independent, self-determining, and live the life they envision while maintaining excellent...

  • Youth Assistant

    7 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    _**Position Summary**:_ The Bears & Eagles Program assistant works to empower and support youth and families impacted by diagnosed or suspected Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE). This position reports to Youth coordinator, the Executive Director or Board Designate. -...

  • Youth Coordinator

    7 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    **Position Summary**: The Youth Legacy OOTS Program Officer works to empower and support youth and families impacted by diagnosed or suspected Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE). **Key Duties and Responsibilities**: - Provide flexible, timely and culturally sensitive...

  • Youth Coordinator

    4 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    **Position Summary**: Our Youth Services Officer (Out of the Shadows) will work to encourage/develop/enhance Indigenous identity, self-respect, and leadership among youth. They'll provide awareness and education to youth and families regarding alcohol as it relates to diagnosed/suspected FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), FAE (Fetal Alcohol Effect), or...

  • Youth Coordinator

    7 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    *Position Summary: The Youth Legacy OOTS Prog m Officer - rks to empower nd suppor - outh and lies impact - by diagnosed or suspected Complex Dev opmental Behavioural C - itions (CDBC), Fetal Alcoh Spectrum Disorder (FASD) nd Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE). *Key Duties and Responsibilities:* - Provide flexible, timely and culturally sensitive supports for...


  • Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time

    **Competition Number**: 24119 **Job Title**: Community Youth Development Supervisor **Department**: Recreation, Culture & Community Services **Employment Type**: Full-Time Union **Salary**: $37.09 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefit package **Posted Date**: December 19, 2024, 5:00 am **Closing Date**: January 5, 2025, 11:30 pm **Last Modified**:...


  • Courtenay, Canada Wee Care Early Childhood Centre Inc Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 22 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year - or equivalent experience **Work site environment**: - Outdoors - Noisy - Non-smoking - Air...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    3 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada The John Howard Society of North Island Full time

    Provides an after-hours outreach program for youth to reduce high-risk alcohol and drug use behaviour, and high-risk street activities. - Directs clients to community-based recreational, social and/or educational activities to meet client needs, and assists clients to access services. **Job Type**: Part-time Pay: $29.17-$33.49 per hour Expected hours: 21...


  • Courtenay, Canada Inner Smile InfantToddler Childcare Full time

    Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 40 hours per week - Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience: Experience an asset - **Work setting**: - Child care centre - ** Tasks**: - Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical,...


  • Courtenay, Canada Inner Smile Montessori Inc. Full time

    Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years **Work setting**: - Child care centre **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social...


  • Courtenay, Canada Inner Smile Montessori Inc. Full time

    Education: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: Experience an asset **Work setting**: - Child care centre **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children - Guide and assist children in the...

  • Social Worker

    7 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working collaboratively...


  • Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    **Position Summary**: The Re-Creating the Village Coordinator provides Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Training to parents whose children are in-care or at risk of being in-care with a focus to Indigenous families. COSP teaches how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. It is an approach focusing on early intervention models...


  • Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada beBee Professionals Full time $35,000 - $55,000

    We are seeking a dedicated Child Development Specialist to support the growth and education of young children in a nurturing environment at beBee Professionals in Courtenay, Canada.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement engaging educational programs tailored to the needs of young children.Create a safe and stimulating environment that fosters learning and...


  • Courtenay, Canada Wachiay Friendship Centre Full time

    **Position Summary**: The Recreating the Village Coordinator provides Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Training to parents whose children are in-care or at risk of being in-care with a focus to Indigenous families. COSP teaches how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. It is an approach focusing on early intervention models...

  • Bookkeeper

    2 months ago


    Courtenay, Canada Advanced Property Management & Real Estate Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: - **Education**: - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year - ** Work setting**: - Financial management/services - Financial technology - ** Tasks**: -...


  • Courtenay, Canada Today 'N' Tomorrow Learning Society Full time

    **Young Parent Program Coordinator** Today “N” Tomorrow Learning Society is currently seeking a Young Parent Program Coordinator to cover maternity leave. **JOB SUMMARY** The Coordinator of the Young Parent Program reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for the delivery of daily programming, and other administrative tasks. This...