Job Description

The Program

Youth Horizons is a licensed 4-bed co-ed resource, focusing on female youth, ages 13-18, receiving services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).



Youth Horizons provides a safe home environment in Saanich. Taking a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, staff are expected to recognize the effects of trauma and help youth cope with the effects. The goal in the provision of services is to avoid re-traumatizing and facilitate personal growth. The staff accomplish this via knowledge of the trauma-informed approach, assessment, and relationship-building, responding to disclosures, focusing on youth's strengths, and having cultural awareness.

In Your Role You Will

Support youth to reach their goals by implementing individualized service plans (ISPs). Assist the youth with daily living activities and provide life skills training for the youth such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance Transport the youth to and attend/participate in scheduled activities, appointments, shopping or leisure activities Housekeeping duties (May include cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, cleaning floors, mowing lawns, grocery shopping, cleaning equipment and food preparation) or assist youth to complete these tasks, etc. Provide emotional support and feedback to youth and their families. Administer medication or first aid as required and according to policy/procedure Recognize, analyze, and deal with potential emergency situations such as aggressive behavior according to their Behaviour Safety Plan to ensure no harm comes to them or the public. With the team, participate in assessing and planning for individuals in program; document, implement and contribute to program evaluation. Assist with case management, maintain reports such as statistics, logs and daily activities relating to youth. Full job description available upon request.

The Position

Residence Worker (RW) with Overnight Awake Scheduling - 16 hours (Grid 10)

This position is part of a dynamic care-giver team and is responsible for assisting our person served (PS) to live successfully in a group living setting, in an accredited agency. Ensure physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met. The Residence Workers assist the PS to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. They provide behavioural support and supervision in the program and community, implement and monitor individual program plans through observation and accurate reporting, and participate in operating and maintain the program.



This Overnight Awake position attends to the health, well-being, safety and security of PS and the program site at night, and provides general, non-specific services to clients as required. Maintains a comfortable and clean living environment.



Asleep Residential Night Worker - 24 hours (Grid 5)

The asleep residential night worker (SRNW) in this accredited agency sleeps through the night, waking to attend to youth needs when necessary. Provides assistance with morning and evening routines.



This position requires union membership with BCGEU.



Scheduling

One (1) permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week with a daily schedule of 2300-0700:

16 hours = RW with Overnight Awake Scheduling - Tuesday and Wednesday (Grid 10) 24 hours = Asleep Residential Night Worker - Thursday through Saturday (Grid 5)

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screenings and Checks

*Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

A diploma or degree in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care, or a combination of relevant education and experience. Previous experience with operating a licensed home and trauma informed practice Valid BC Driver's License and clean driver's abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance


Other requirements:

Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation period) Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and/or MANDT and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period) Positive behavior supports experience


Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does


At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Work/life balance Learning and career development opportunities Competitive wages and salaries (per the Collective Agreement) Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia Professional development opportunities and job-related training Employee and Family Assistance Program Long Service Milestone rewards Employee referral bonus program

Website reference

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

Closing Statement

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.



Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.



No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.