Youth Support Worker

At RYSE Supportive Services Inc., based in Abbotsford, BC, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, engaging, and challenging organization. Our mission is to aid youth in developing essential life skills, guiding them towards successful independent living or integration into other supportive environments.

**Your Role**: As a Youth Caregiver, you’re at the heart of it all. You’ll be supporting and guiding young people, helping them grow into who they’re meant to be. You’re also responsible for keeping the home clean, safe, and supportive, ensuring it’s a space where youth can thrive. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

- **Engaging with Youth**: Building real, meaningful connections with the young people we work with.
- **Activity Development**: Creating activities that help youth reach their full potential.
- **Diverse Interaction**: Working and communicating with people from all walks of life.
- **Passionate Support**: Bringing your energy and dedication to make a difference in their lives.

**Responsibilities**: Your day will be full of tasks that matter, like:

- **Building Relationships**: You’ll offer support that helps smooth the transition for the youth in our care.
- **Crisis Management**: Handling tough situations like overdoses or high-risk behaviors with calm and knowledge.
- **Plan Adherence**: Sticking to care plans and safety protocols is key.
- **Medication Administration**: You’ll oversee meds and make sure everything’s documented right.
- **Daily Documentation**: Keeping track of progress notes, incidents, and life skills.
- **Household Management**: You’ll be responsible for basic care of the home - cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, and ensuring the house is always a safe and clean environment.
- **Transportation and Household Duties**: Using your own car for youth transportation and helping with meals and housekeeping.
- **Community Engagement**: Getting youth involved in fun activities outside the home.
- **Role Modeling**: Creating a positive environment and setting a good example.
- **Supervisory Duties**: Overseeing family visits and appointments when needed.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Full driver’s license.
- First Aid and Naloxone Certificates.
- Privacy training (FOIPPA).
- A personal vehicle for transporting youth.
- Ability to work with youth dealing with tough behaviors like addiction and/or aggression.
- Relevant education or experience in a similar field.
- Crisis prevention training and/or experience.

**Additional Information**:

- You’ll be working in Abbotsford area homes.
- MCFD screening is required when you start and every three years after.

**Benefits for Full-Time Staff**:

- 50% employer-paid health benefits after a 3-month probation period (dental, health, life insurance, vision, wellness).
- Casual dress code.

**Schedule**:

- 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
- You’ll need to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.

**Eligibility**:

- You should be able to commute or plan to relocate to Abbotsford.
- At least one year of relevant experience.
- Class 5 license and First Aid certification.

**Work Location**: You’ll be working in person at specific locations.

At RYSE, you’re more than just a caregiver. You’re a key part of a team that’s changing lives. With your dedication, we can create brighter futures for the youth we serve. Come be part of something important.

Pay: From $25.02 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person