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