Residential Child and Youth Worker

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Touchstone Family Association Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**: Residential Child and Youth Worker (Awake Overnight)

**Job Summary**: The Residential Child and Youth Worker is responsible for the supportive care of a group of adolescents/children in a residential setting. The Residential Child and Youth Worker will also assume assigned maintenance/cleaning tasks.

**Reports to**: Program Director

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Monitors residents during night hours and ensures their safety.
- Meets residents’ nighttime needs (medical or otherwise) that may arise.
- Provides supportive care and control to individuals or groups of adolescents/children experiencing behavioral difficulties.
- Follow through on direction regarding specific residents left by the day staff.
- Maintains accurate reports and ensures all appropriate documentation is correct and accurate and complete of shift and resident activities.
- Regulates bedtimes and perform regular bed checks.
- Performs security checks and ensure that the house is secure.
- Performs housekeeping duties i.e. vacuuming, dusting, and laundry. Reports maintenance issues to designated staff.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all emergency procedures.
- Will cooperate with a team approach.
- Any other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Arts / Diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field is preferred.
- Diploma in Residential Child-Care or Grade 12 with a minimum of six months related experience.
- Experience with high-risk teens is preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Have written and verbal communication skills.
- Emergency First Aid Certificate.
- TB test (negative).

**Additional Information**:
A moderate level of physical fitness is required by this position to perform the job duties. Will be exposed to cleaning fluids, dust, and waste.

**Hours of Work**:
Regular Part Time (34 hours/week)

Tuesday - Friday, 10:45 pm - 7:15 am

**Salary and Benefits**:
**Classification: Residence Child and Youth Worker**

**Wage Grid: 11**

Touchstone Family Association Collective Agreement.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From $23.10 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-10



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