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Taproot Community Support Services

Residential Community Support Workers (Prince George - Casual Pool)

Prince George, BC, Canada

Job type: Temporary
Closing date: Oct 21, 2026
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in adult, child and youth care, or with individuals with a developmental disability, mental health issues or brain injury.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Taproot Community Support Services in Prince George supports adults with Addictions, FASD, Complex Mental Health and Behavioral needs through our Residential and Outreach Support programs. We provide advocacy and mentoring to these individuals who are living semi-independently in a supported living environment. These apartments are located on Dagg Road in Prince George. They are close to all amenities, transit, local shops, restaurants, hospitals and resources. Individuals at this supported living environment, live in the same building with each having their own or shared suites. Taproot staff encourages all individuals to live a full life with personalized care based on individual needs. Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence, embrace strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community. We follow a harm reduction model within our programs. Taproot staff promote independent living for each individual through modelling and building life skills. These skills provide our individuals to be able to maintain housing and develop home management skills, problem solving, community safety, grocery shopping, accessing tertiary supports, budgeting and banking.

The Position

Role

We are currently hiring for the following roles, in a casual / on-call capacity, with the opportunity to apply for part-time and full-time positions, as they become available:

Residence Workers (Grid 10)
Awake Residential Night Workers (Grid 6)

These positions require union membership with BCGEU.

Challenging behaviours may occur on a daily basis, therefore, only applicants with ASIST Suicide training, experience with de-escalation techniques and a minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, high behaviors and/or trauma will be interviewed for this position.

Casual/On Call staff will be contacted to work a variety of unionized roles and shifts (based on availability) to cover staff illness, LOA, vacation etc. in 24-hr/7 programs located within Prince George, British Columbia.

In Your Role You Will

Independently work with client(s) towards achieving the goals set out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP); encouraging them during setbacks and celebrating successes with them.
Support/supervise complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities)
Use de-escalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours.
Assist client in developing life skills within the home including household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.) in a consistent, healthy & safe environment and their community.
Model healthy relationships and setting boundaries
Drive person in care (in your own or company vehicle), accompany to appointments and supervise/participate with the client in recreational and community activities.
Request a job description for full duties and responsibilities.
Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies, Sociology, Healthcare Aide, PSW, Practical Nursing or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience in adult, child and youth care, or with individuals with a developmental disability, mental health issues or brain injury.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Other related fields of experience include Community Support Worker, Education Assistant, Special Needs, Behaviour Interventionist, Youth Worker
Valid BC Driver’s Class 5 License and clean driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance
Positive behavior supports experience and Trauma informed care an asset.
Valid CPR/First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI, Mandt or CPI) and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)
Successful applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional reference prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.***

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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Responsibilities

Provide residential and outreach support to adults with complex mental health, addiction, and behavioral needs to promote independence. Responsibilities include implementing Individual Support Plans, modeling life skills, and utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in a related field such as Social Work or Psychology and at least 2 years of experience with high-behavior populations. Candidates must have ASIST training, a valid BC Driver's License, and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Skills

De-escalation Techniques
Crisis Intervention
Trauma Informed Care
Behavioral Support
Case Management
Life Skills Coaching
Advocacy
Mentoring
Harm Reduction
Patient Supervision
First Aid
CPR

Benefits

Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation
Benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Matching RRSP plan
Professional development opportunities
Job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program

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Keywords

Residential Community Support
Mental Health
Addictions
FASD
Complex Behavioral Needs
ASIST
NVCI
Mandt
CPI
Harm Reduction
Individual Support Plan
BCGEU
Trauma Informed Care
Positive Behavior Supports
Community Integration
Social Work
Psychology
Healthcare Aide
PSW

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