Job Description: Residential Child and Youth Worker

Location: Penticton

Hours: Temporary Full Time 40 hrs/week

Job Summary

The Residential Child and Youth Worker is required to provide care for Children & Youth with Special Needs in a Residential setting and to be an integral part of the care team. The care team operates from a child-centered approach, providing a circle of support for the child, youth and/or family. As a member of the Care Team, the Residential Child and Youth Worker ensures that participants’ physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met.

Qualifications

• A two year Diploma or Degree in Human/Social Service field
• Minimum of two years recent related experience

Required

• Successful completion of:

• Criminal record check

• Ministry of Children and Families Clearance

• Physician's Report

• Immunization record

• Personal and professional references

• Academic credentials

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Current driver’s abstract.

• Valid First Aid certificate.

• Valid Food Safe certificate

• Signed OneSky Confidentiality Agreement.

• Adherence to OneSky policies and procedures, program operations manual and commitment to OneSky Code of Ethics.

• Must be 19 years of age or older.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in attachment and safe approaches with children and youth.
• Knowledge and experience in successfully engaging in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with children, parents and staff.
• Good organization, time, and general management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and be able to provide support and direction as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and progress evaluation of children/youth.

• Teaches children/youth to relate in socially appropriate manner through use of daily routines and activities.

• Monitors participants in a residential setting and ensures their safety and well-being.

• Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to participants which may include non-violent physical interventions consistent with the behavior plan.

• Ensures that participants’ physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, toileting and preparing meals.

• Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks, daily activities on participants.

• Carries out household duties such as meal preparation and household cleaning.

• Administers medications in accordance with established policy and procedures.

• Accompanies participants to appointments and community outings

• Ensure a healthy and safe environment. Maintain health records and administer first aid and medication as required. Observe and remove potential hazards.

• Promote the optimal, social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural growth and development of each child/youth.

• Implement developmentally appropriate programs that meet the observed needs of the children.

• Promote cooperation with families and other service providers.

• Maintain inclusive quality service environments that provide participants with respect, and value their choices and abilities.

• Maintain program and facility security requirements.

• Work effectively to help build solutions and solve problems.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Support and maintain all applicable CQI initiatives, accreditation standards, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings.

• Participate in OneSky meetings and events as required, and contribute in positive ways to the Society’s plans, goals, activities, and image.

• Support the mission, vision and values of OneSky.

• Perform any related duties as assigned and/or required to maintain the operations and integrity of the program.

Why Work at OneSky?

At OneSky Community Resources, we believe in the power of community, the importance of connection, and the potential of every individual. As a Residential Child and Youth Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team working together to create inclusive, supportive environments for children and youth with special needs. You'll play a vital role in empowering participants, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of life.

If you're a compassionate, community-minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Help us make Penticton a place where everyone can grow, thrive, and belong.