Youth Care Worker - Part-time

YOUTH CARE HOME:  In 2023, ACEH opened the first Culturally Supportive Care Home in the Greater Victoria Area for Indigenous youth (ages 12-19) in the care of Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, and/or exploitation. This program will provide 24/7 care, supporting youths’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Support will include three (3) meals per day;

nutrition and care planning;
Elder and Aunty/Uncle support; land-based healing; health and wellness programming; life skills mentorship; hygiene and clothing support; connection with community services and events; cultural and family connection; and much more. With over 60% of local unhoused Indigenous youth having experience with the foster care system, this program is critical in preventing adult homelessness through cultural and community connections.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Youth Care Home Manager, the Youth Care Worker will provide a safe, non-judgmental, warm family space where Indigenous youth can develop a strong sense of Indigenous self-identity and purpose. They will also provide support across various areas, including cooking, cleaning, mentorship, transportation, programming, and property maintenance to ensure the youth are well cared for and supported in their development toward adulthood.

Hours of Work:  Saturdays and Sundays 7 AM to 7 PM

Wage:  $30.28 per hour.

Start Date:

Conditional on satisfactory caregiver screening.

Benefits for positions working 24 hours per week:

Employer-matched RRSP (up to 5%)

3 weeks (15 days) paid vacation annually (6% accrual, pro-rated for part-time)

5 paid sick days per year

Additional sick leave accrued at 1 day per

Location:

Saanich BC

Application Submission
You are required to submit a resume and cover letter that highlights community/organization involvements, education, certification, demonstrated contract experience, and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will support and contribute to the ACEH and our community through a cultural lens.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The ACEH values strength in diversity. As an inclusive employer that celebrates the gifts of all its employees, we encourage members of the 2

SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply.

Applications will be received until positions are filled. Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in the program during night hours.

Enforce curfew and visitation policies and procedures.

Support youth with meeting goals outlined in their Care Plan:
Educational, Financial, Employment, Familial, Cultural, Housing, Skills, Knowledge, Nutrition, and Substance Use.

Provide transportation to the hospital, community events, land-based healing, social events, youth cultural drop-in program at the Quadra Office, family visits etc. as required.

Upkeep of the property, including regular cleaning, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, inventory, washing dishes, etc.

Plan and deliver weekly social evening activities.

Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

Support the ACEH’s value of being a good neighbour. This includes building relationships, being respectful at all times, and minimizing disturbances (i.e., noise, parking issues)

Outreach as needed to support the safety of all youth.

Provide conflict resolution between youth when required.

Respond to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures (i.e., restraint use); communicate with appropriate staff, nurses, and First Responders.

Record case notes, incident reports, and other relevant information in the CAMS database in a timely manner.

Report to the…