Part-Time Residence Worker
About the role
About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About the Role
The Bridge requires a Residence Worker to provide and/or facilitate access to life skill training that promotes independence, community integration, the development of personal support systems and housing stability. The position supports residents at our Penticton location to achieve goals in their Individual Care Plans through activities in daily living, psychosocial rehabilitation and education, preparation for independent living, and access to vocational, educational and employment services as appropriate. The Residence Worker actively contributes to the safety, security, and comfort of the residence. Evening & weekend shifts are applicable to this role.
Position: Part-time 24 - 32 hours per week.
Compensation: $27.89 - $32.49 per hour plus applicable shift premiums
- Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
- Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr from 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3-month probationary period
- 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service.
- 1 paid wellness day per year
- Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
- Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Diploma in Human Services, Community Service Work, or other related field.
- Two years of experience working with addiction and mental health.
Job skills and abilities
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written skills.
- Proficient knowledge of group process and facilitation techniques.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with program team, social workers, and other community professionals.
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Food preparation and cleaning skills.
Other Requirements
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy.
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided
- Valid Unrestricted BC Driver’s License
- First Aid certificate - preferred-but willing to train
- WHIMS- preferred - but willing to train
- Food Safe- preferred - but willing to train
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.
Education
Preferred
- Diploma or better in Social Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Food Safe
- WHMIS
- First Aid CC
- NVCI
About The Bridge Youth & Family Services
We embrace the Okanagan community with two distinct arms of service. One, focusing on community and families by working preventatively with new parents and their infants, counselling families who are struggling with their role, and working on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development with young people in our community who are the most marginalized, street entrenched and disenfranchised.
Our second focus includes our recovery and addictions programs. The Bridge is the largest provider of substance use services for the Interior Health Authority, we provide Supported Recovery Housing, Intensive Live-In Adult Treatment, community-based naloxone training, Outreach Overdose Prevention, and Withdrawal Management – detox – for both young people and adults.
Governed by a committed Board of Directors, led by a seasoned Executive Director, and supported by a team of more than 100 professional staff and volunteers, the organization has consistently demonstrated its capacity to effectively and responsively meet the needs of the community it serves.
Part-Time Residence Worker
About the role
About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About the Role
The Bridge requires a Residence Worker to provide and/or facilitate access to life skill training that promotes independence, community integration, the development of personal support systems and housing stability. The position supports residents at our Penticton location to achieve goals in their Individual Care Plans through activities in daily living, psychosocial rehabilitation and education, preparation for independent living, and access to vocational, educational and employment services as appropriate. The Residence Worker actively contributes to the safety, security, and comfort of the residence. Evening & weekend shifts are applicable to this role.
Position: Part-time 24 - 32 hours per week.
Compensation: $27.89 - $32.49 per hour plus applicable shift premiums
- Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
- Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr from 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3-month probationary period
- 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service.
- 1 paid wellness day per year
- Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
- Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Diploma in Human Services, Community Service Work, or other related field.
- Two years of experience working with addiction and mental health.
Job skills and abilities
- Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written skills.
- Proficient knowledge of group process and facilitation techniques.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with program team, social workers, and other community professionals.
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Food preparation and cleaning skills.
Other Requirements
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy.
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided
- Valid Unrestricted BC Driver’s License
- First Aid certificate - preferred-but willing to train
- WHIMS- preferred - but willing to train
- Food Safe- preferred - but willing to train
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.
Education
Preferred
- Diploma or better in Social Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Food Safe
- WHMIS
- First Aid CC
- NVCI
About The Bridge Youth & Family Services
We embrace the Okanagan community with two distinct arms of service. One, focusing on community and families by working preventatively with new parents and their infants, counselling families who are struggling with their role, and working on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development with young people in our community who are the most marginalized, street entrenched and disenfranchised.
Our second focus includes our recovery and addictions programs. The Bridge is the largest provider of substance use services for the Interior Health Authority, we provide Supported Recovery Housing, Intensive Live-In Adult Treatment, community-based naloxone training, Outreach Overdose Prevention, and Withdrawal Management – detox – for both young people and adults.
Governed by a committed Board of Directors, led by a seasoned Executive Director, and supported by a team of more than 100 professional staff and volunteers, the organization has consistently demonstrated its capacity to effectively and responsively meet the needs of the community it serves.