Casual Residential Youth Worker

Support vulnerable youth at BGC Okanagan as a Casual Residential Youth Worker in Kelowna, BC. Help create a safe environment while assisting youth in overcoming significant challenges.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you'll focus on supporting youth in a stabilization home environment. You'll employ strength-based plans to build trust and resilience in young people facing complex barriers. This role also includes collaboration with mental health professionals and fostering connections to community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess youth needs with a dedicated care team

• Teach socially appropriate behavior through routines

• Monitor safety and wellbeing in residential settings

• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention

• Maintain communication with families and community

Requirements:

• Diploma in human/social service field

• Two years of recent related experience

• Class 5 driver’s licence

• Successful completion of agency screening process

• Availability for on-call shifts as needed

Empower youth by fostering resilience, safety, and supportive connections as part of the BGC Okanagan team in Kelowna.
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