Child and Youth Care Worker

Child & Youth Care Worker (CYCW)

Make a lasting impact in Nanaimo! Are you passionate about empowering families and guiding youth through life’s challenges? Join BGC Central Vancouver Island as a Child and Youth Care Worker. In this role, you aren’t just a staff member; you are a coach, an advocate, and a consistent source of support for those navigating behavioral and social hurdles.

• Wage: $23.00 per hour
• Hours:
  
  Full-Time, 35 hours per week.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday (Daytime and evening shifts to meet client needs).
• Location:
  
  Nanaimo, BC.
• Benefits:
  Up to 50% Reduction on Childcare Fees, Paid Certificate Renewal, Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities

At BGC, we live by our values:
Belonging, Respect, Encouragement, Working Together, and Speaking Out. You’ll work in a trauma-informed environment where your personal wellness is valued, and your professional growth is supported through a collaborative team culture.

• Empower & Coach:
  Provide 1-to-1 and small group support to children, youth, and adults, focusing on social skills and behavioral stabilization.
• Navigate & Advocate:
  Connect families to vital community resources and act as a fierce advocate for their best interests.
• Plan & Implement:
  Design evidence-based goal plans tailored to each client’s unique strengths and needs.
• Support in Crisis:
  Recognize and de-escalate crisis situations with empathy and professional strategy.
• Collaborate:
  Work closely with the Integrated Child, Youth, and Family Services team to ensure "person-centered" care.

• Education:
  
  A degree in Social/Human Services (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
• Certifications:
  
  Valid First Aid/CPR (CCFL approved) and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• The Essentials:
  You have a safe, reliable vehicle and are comfortable transporting clients. You thrive in fast-paced environments and can work independently when the pressure is on.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year in a similar social services environment; experience with crisis intervention is a major asset.

BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.