Youth Support Worker - Chrysalis Services
Must be able to:
Provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check
Successfully pass a Social Development check as a condition of employment
We are seeking a caring and compassionate Youth Support Worker to join our team in part time and full-time roles and help us deliver on our mission to provide the highest quality therapy to youth in our Chrysalis homes. Are you passionate about working with youth? Do you want to make a meaningful difference and help children navigate trauma and support them in achieving their own unique path in achieving their best potential?
What We Value
Our vision is to create a world where all children are recognized for their strengths, not weaknesses, and to support each child and family on their unique path in achieving their best potential. We aim to provide a level of care that is not only Beyond a contemporary standard but innovates and emanates the approach in respects to the wellbeing and prosperity of Children, Youth, and Family.
What You Will Do
This frontline role focuses on maintaining youth safety, wellbeing, and daily structure while providing mentorship, life-skills development, and consistent trauma-informed care.
Key Responsibilities:- Support youth in daily routines, life skills, and positive peer interactions
- Facilitate recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities
- Prepare healthy meals and maintain home cleanliness
- Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities
- Administer medication as required and complete related documentation
- Complete accurate daily logs and Incident Reports
- Track petty cash, allowances, and grocery expenses
- Participate in shift exchanges, staff meetings, and required training
The Experience, Expertise and Education We Value
- Diploma in Human Services (or related field) considered an asset
- Experience working with youth in group-home settings preferred
- Experience in Nursing, Social Services, Home care, Educational Assistant positions, Early Childhood Education, Support Worker, Personal care aid, Human services support.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- NVCI/Mandt
- ASIST/ASK
- Valid driver's license/Driver's Abstract/Criminal Record Check/Social Development Check/1- million liability required.
- Fluency in English is required (oral/written)
- Ability to work with/around pets i.e., cats and dogs is required.
- Schedule flexibility - days, evenings, overnight, weekends
What We Offer:
You will receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes an industry competitive hourly rate, overtime eligibility, ten vacation days and more, including:
- Paid mileage
- Paid sick days for FT and PT
- Full benefits and pension/pension matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and career advancement
- Casual Dress
Salary: $21 per hour
If you are interested in joining a team committed to making a difference in the lives of youth, we want to hear from you. Are you interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Visit our company website at https://beyondbehaviouralintervention.ca/