Join us as an On-Call Residential Child and Youth Worker!

Overview

Job Title: On-Call Residential Child & Youth Worker
Position Duration: 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
​Hourly wage: $25.00
Hours/week: On-call begins at 9am on Thursday and ends at 9am on Sundays
​Vacation: 8% accrual
Location: Trail/Castlegar
Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Program Summary

Freedom Quest’s Short-Term Stabilization residence, “Eagle House” and Long-Term Specialized residence, “Freedom House”, are home to up to 4 young people (2 each) who may have multiple diagnoses, come from unstable family backgrounds, and may have been exposed to a range of risk factors including neglect, physical and sexual abuse, and prenatal exposure to drugs and/or alcohol. These 24/7 staffed homes are a place where children/youth can find safety, stability, and care from a group of adults who are trauma and attachment-informed, culturally humble, actively engaged, strengths-based, client-centered, and motivated to support them in moving towards their self-identified goals.
 
When applicable, they are also places where families can experience non-judgement and unconditional positive regard as they work to maintain a relationship with their young person and/or work towards reconnecting and rebuilding relationships that have been disrupted.
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Position Summary

Response Requirements
When on-call, the On-Call Residential Child & Youth Worker must:
  • Respond to a request to work within 2 hours of the request being made
  • Arrive on-site, ready to work, within 1 hour of responding to a request for work
  • Ensure they can comply with all agency policies when arriving on-site, ready to work
  • Accept any work assignment that is requested of them up to a maximum of 24 cumulative hours over the 72-hour on-call period
 
Pay and Overtime
Any shifts that exceed 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week will qualify for overtime pay in accordance with employment standards.
 
Voluntary Work Assignments
The following work assignments are voluntary and subject to employee acceptance:
  • Any work assignments that exceed 12 consecutive hours of work
  • Any work assignments beyond the initial cumulative 24 hours within the 72-hour on-call period
 
Work Hour Limitations
The On-Call Residential Child and Youth Worker must not accept more than 16 hours of work/week as a Residential Child & Youth Worker outside of their role as On-Call Residential Child & Youth Worker unless permitted, in-writing, by a supervisor.
 
When working
When working, the On-Call Residential Child & Youth Worker is accountable to all duties assigned to a Residential Child & Youth Worker. 

​Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

Education/Experience
  • A diploma or degree in child and youth care, social work, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (2-years combined total is REQUIRED).
  • Two years of experience working in a residential setting (ASSET)
  • Extensive experience working from client-centred, strengths-based, harm-reduction, attachment and trauma-informed approaches (ASSET)
  • Specific training in attachment-based parenting, relationship-based interventions (Trauma-informed practice), behavioural modification, children under 12 years of age with support needs. (ASSET)
  • Willingness to engage in life-long learning and self-reflexivity practices to understand Indigenous worldviews and the important role of culture in facilitating healing. (REQUIRED)
  • Recognition that colonization continues to impact the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples. This includes recognizing the role of trauma and offering trauma-informed care. (REQUIRED)
  • Strong knowledge of trauma informed services and culturally safe practices. (ASSET)
 
Other Requirements
  • Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Record Check (REQUIRED)
  • Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (REQUIRED)
  • Must be 19+ to apply as per MCFD policies (REQUIRED)
  • Valid FoodSafe Certification (REQUIRED)
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certification (REQUIRED)
  • Valid Class V BC Driver’s License (REQUIRED)
  • Clean Driver’s Abstract (REQUIRED)
  • Driver Factor Report number lower than 1.5 (REQUIRED)
  • Reliable Vehicle (REQUIRED)
  • Valid ASIST Certification (ASSET)