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Taproot Community Support Services

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We envision a world where every individual, family & community thrives. Employee-owned, proudly diverse.

Maple Ridge , British Columbia

Individual and Family Services
201–500 people

About

At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful connections and find a greater sense of belonging in their communities. Our work is grounded in care, respect and the belief that every voice matters. Taproot is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust. Every employee becomes an owner from day one, creating a shared commitment to the people we support, our communities and the future we are building together. With more than 850 employee-owners, Taproot is proud to be a Certified B Corporation and CARF-accredited organization.

Open positions

Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Full-Time

On-site · Nanaimo

Provide individualized care and support to children and youth, assess their needs, develop and implement care plans, and promote safety, well-being, social skills, and independence. Deliver behaviour guidance and crisis support, coordinate with families, schools, and care teams, administer medication, maintain records, and assist with household tasks and community activities.

Community Support Worker, Part-Time

On-site · Victoria

Support clients living semi-independently by helping them develop daily living, social, vocational, recreational, and other life skills, while promoting independence and quality of life. Develop and implement client-centered plans, monitor and document progress, administer medication, respond to emergencies, advocate for clients, and coordinate community supports.

Overnight Awake Residential Worker, Part-Time

On-site · Victoria

Monitor residents overnight and respond to medical, behavioral, and other emergencies while following established procedures and staff direction. Support residents’ routines and medication needs, maintain a safe and clean home, complete required documentation, and secure the building.

Residence Worker, Part-Time

On-site · Victoria

Support people served in residential settings by meeting their physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs, promoting safety, and helping them develop life skills. Implement and monitor individual service plans, provide behavioral and crisis support, maintain accurate records, administer medications, and assist with household tasks and community activities.

Residence Worker, Full Time

On-site · Victoria

Support residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs through personal care, life-skills training, behavioral support, medication administration, and implementation of individual care plans. Document and report residents’ progress, assist with appointments and community activities, coordinate with families and service providers, and help maintain a safe, clean residential setting.

Overnight Awake Residential Worker, Full-Time

On-site · Victoria

Monitor residents overnight and respond to medical, behavioural, and other emergencies while following established procedures and resident-specific directions. Administer medications, support routines and breakfast preparation, maintain a safe and clean home, secure the building, and complete required logs and incident documentation.

Community Support Worker, Temp Part Time

On-site · Surrey

Support adults with diverse abilities and complex needs to participate meaningfully in community life, develop skills, and pursue employment or volunteer opportunities. Assess needs, create person-centered service plans, connect individuals with community resources, provide direct support and advocacy, and monitor and report on progress and well-being.

Family Support Worker, Temp Full Time

On-site · Cold Lake

Conduct home and community visits with families, youth, children, and adults to assess needs, develop goal-based service plans, and support family well-being. Facilitate family care teams, document client progress, provide practical guidance, connect clients with community resources, and advocate for them when appropriate.

Residential Child & Youth Worker, Full time

On-site · Victoria

Provide person-centered residential care and support to youth, assess their needs, and develop and implement individualized service and care plans with the care team. Promote safety and development through daily routines, behaviour support, crisis intervention, medication administration, family and community liaison, and household and transportation duties.

Program Supervisor, Full Time

On-site · Port Alberni

Oversee daily operations of the youth residential program, ensuring facilities, equipment, policies, staffing, and services meet program standards and licensing requirements. Supervise and support staff and contractors, manage scheduling and budgets, coordinate community services, maintain records, and provide on-call and emergency coverage.

Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Full-Time

On-site · Vancouver

Provide individualized, trauma-informed care to children and youth, assess their needs, develop and implement care plans, and support their safety, development, and daily living skills. Manage behaviour and crises, administer medication, coordinate with families, schools, and community partners, maintain records, and assist with household tasks and transportation.

Live-In Caretaker - Contractor Position

On-site · Chilliwack

Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for an adult with a developmental disability, including daily support, personal care as needed, and assistance with life skills, relationships, and decision-making. Follow the individual’s service plan and program policies, coordinate with the individual’s support team and family, maintain safety procedures, and complete required administrative reports.

Residential Child and Youth Worker with Overnight Awake Scheduling, Part-Time

On-site · Victoria

Provide overnight care and ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children and youth in a residential setting, using trauma-informed and person-centered practices. Support individualized care plans, behaviour management, crisis intervention, medication administration, communication with families and community partners, and upkeep of the home.

Residential Child & Youth Worker, Full time

On-site · Victoria

Provide person-centered, trauma-informed care and support youth’s safety, well-being, development, and progress toward individualized goals. Implement care plans and behaviour supports, respond to crises, administer medication, coordinate with families, schools, and community partners, and help maintain the residential program.

Residential Community Support Workers, Multiple Positions (Port Alberni)

On-site · Port Alberni

Provide person-centered daily living, health, behavioral, social, educational, cultural, and recreational support to adults and youth, using trauma-informed practices. Coordinate with families and community partners, manage household tasks and transportation, administer medications, apply crisis and risk-management strategies, and contribute to documentation and progress reports.

Live-In Support Workers, Multiple Positions (Port Alberni)

On-site · Port Alberni

Provide personalized, trauma-informed daily living, health, behavioral, recreational, educational, and cultural support to adults and youth in residential programs. Coordinate with families and community partners, manage household tasks and schedules, administer medication, use crisis and risk-management strategies, and contribute to documentation and progress reporting.

Casual Live In Support Workers (Parksville)

On-site · Parksville

Provide trauma-informed, person-centered support to youth with complex needs, including assistance with daily living, health care, behavioral, educational, recreational, and cultural needs. Coordinate with families and community professionals, manage household routines and transportation, administer medication, apply crisis and risk-management strategies, and document progress.

Program Manager, Full-Time

On-site · Victoria

Oversee the program’s daily operations, budget, staffing, personnel administration, and service outcomes, while ensuring compliance with agency, licensing, funder, and CARF standards. Lead trauma-informed, person-centered service delivery, develop and support staff, and represent the program in relationships with families, community partners, government agencies, and the contracting body.

Residence Worker, Part-Time

On-site · Abbotsford

Support people with developmental disabilities to live successfully in a residential setting, meet their daily needs, and participate meaningfully in the community. Implement and monitor individual service plans, provide behavioral and crisis support, administer medication, maintain records, and assist with household tasks and transportation.

Residence Worker, Temp Part-Time

On-site · Penticton

Support residents’ health, safety, well-being, and daily living needs during overnight shifts, including personal care, medication administration, life skills, and specialized care tasks as required. Implement and document individual service plans, respond to emergencies, provide emotional support, maintain the residence, and coordinate with families, professionals, and community services.