IDM Youth Services Inc·Langford, British Columbia
Provide safe, supportive short-term placement and care for children and youth in an emergency residence. Facilitate daily activities, contribute to care plans, and ensure the health, wellness, and recovery of the youth.
At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment. Emergency Care provides safe, supportive short-term placement for children and youth, ages 0-19 years, who cannot live safely with their family, for whom no other care arrangement is readily available and who are under the care of the Director. Children and youth placed in Emergency Care benefit from an environment that supports their health, wellness, culture and recovery, and that of their family.
We are currently looking for Part-Time Awake Residence Child and Youth Workers to join our amazing team! Preference for Applicants who are able to work weekends. Candidates must be local to Vancouver Island to be considered.
Meaningful Work: employees have the opportunity to impact the lives of the children/youth we work with, you can be a role model for those who need it.
no two days are the same; you can plan and take the youth on outings and activities such as bowling, swimming, hiking, camping, and more!
Awesome
Benefits: extended health and dental benefits.
Enrollment in
MPP: for those who qualify.
Career
Growth: we offer in house training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), external training (Mental Health First aid, ASIST, etc.), and the chance to grow your career within the company. Free parking. Casual dress.
Compensation, hours, and location: The Residence Child and Youth Worker is Grid 11, Compensation starts at 29.22 and requires union membership.
Shifts are 11:30pm-7:30am, and positions are set by the agency at a location in the Westshore.
Who
We’re
Looking
For: Candidates who are looking to contribute to the growth and development of others, have a passion for helping others, and have experience working with at-risk children and youth. Candidates who are looking to grow their career in the social services field. Candidates who are positive, empathetic, and hard working.
Ability to work as a team and contribute to the plans of care. Excellent communicator who is understanding, patient, and non-judgmental while providing exceptional care to our youth. Computer literacy - ability to use multiple technology platforms. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Preference
Given to those who have: Experience working with at-risk youth and/or people who have a mental health diagnosis. Understanding of Trauma Informed Care, and experience providing trauma informed counselling (through behavior management, attachment based, relational, or other appropriate modalities). Experience administering and documenting daily medications. Experience working with suicide prevention and self-harm behaviour. Education in a related field (education, psychology, child and youth care, counselling, health care).
Diploma in a related human/social service field and Two years recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be 19 years or older. A minimum of a Class 7N BC Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain screening through the MCFD and the Ministry of Justice.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
