child and youth worker
About the company
Challenge yourself in a rewarding environment by joining a progressive and empowering agency.
Your tasks
Duties include
- Providing care and support to youth with developmental disabilities, and assisting in their developmental growth and success;
- Assisting individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, including personal hygiene and self-care, which may include transfer of function duties such as gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy and ventilation management, and suction and bowel management;
- Medication administration;
- Developing and participating in community activities and opportunities to enhance inclusion and acceptance;
- Ensuring a safe environment for everyone;
- Effective communications with management, families and other stakeholders;
- Participating and contributing in the planning process related to the individual?s Personal Life Plan; and
- Assisting with maintaining and building effective relationships.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in a related human/social service field. Two years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in providing care and support to children and youth is preferred.
- Two-year related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or physical/medical/behavioral support needs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred.
- Negative TB test is required.
- Possessing a valid Driver?s license and a clear driving record are required.
- A BC class 4 driver?s license is required for permanent positions no later than 90 days of hire.
Education
- Secondary School (required)
- Child / Youth Care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification
- Class 5 BC Driver's License (required)
What we offer
TCS offers an inclusive, positive and flexible work environment that motivates our employees to come to work each day. The compensation package includes company-paid benefits, a defined benefit pension plan through the Municipal Pension Plan, and competitive wages starting at $29.22/hour.
Pay: From $29.22 per hour
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Other
These positions require union membership with BCGEU.
TCS requires all new employees to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) and HUB clearance (Ministry of Children and Family Development) prior to the start of their employment.
Work Location: In person