Residential Child and Youth Worker - Emergency Home Full-Time

At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment.

Emergency Care provides safe, supportive short-term placement for children and youth, ages 0-19 years, who cannot live safely with their family, for whom no other care arrangement is readily available and who are under the care of the Director. Children and youth placed in Emergency Care benefit from an environment that supports their health, wellness, culture and recovery, and that of their family.

We are currently looking for Full-Time Residential Child and Youth Workers - Emergency Care home, to join our amazing team! All positions include weekend shifts.

Candidates must be local to Vancouver Island to be considered. 

What we offer:

Meaningful Work: employees have the opportunity to impact the lives of the children/youth we work with, you can be a role model for those who need it. 

Variety: no two days are the same

Awesome Benefits: extended health and dental benefits. 

Enrollment in MPP: for those who qualify.

Career Growth: we offer internal (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and external training

Free parking.

Casual dress.

Compensation, hours, and location:

The Residential Child and Youth Worker - Emergency Home is Grid 11, Compensation starts at 27.54 and requires union membership. 

Who We’re Looking For:

Candidates who are looking to build a safe and supportive temporary placement for children and youth on an emergency needs basis. We need candidates who are flexible, positive, patient, creative, and caring. 

Additional qualities we look for are:

Experience working with Children & Youth, ages 0-19.

Ability to work as a team and contribute to the plans of care.

Excellent communicator both written and verbal.

Computer literacy - ability to use multiple technology platforms. 

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. 

Experience working with at-risk children and youth and/or people who have a mental health diagnosis.

Understanding of Trauma Informed Care, and experience providing trauma informed counselling (through behavior management, attachment based, relational, or other appropriate modalities).

Experience administering and documenting daily medications.

Experience working with suicide prevention and self-harm behaviour.

Education in a related field (education, psychology, child and youth care, counselling, health care).

Qualification Requirements:

Diploma in a related human/social service field and Two years recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must be 19 years or older.

The equivalent to a Class 5 Driver's license required.

Must obtain and maintain screening through the MCFD and the Ministry of Justice.

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must complete screening through the Ministry of Justice and a Ministry Check. This requires applicants to provide police clearances from any country lived in outside of Canada for 6 or more month since turning 18. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with a resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be the perfect fit. This position will remain open until filled, but a review of resumes will start immediately so don’t delay applying! We look forward to connecting with you!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about IDM Youth Services, please visit us at https://www.idmyouthservices.ca/.