Residential Child and Youth Worker – Job Description
RYSE Supportive Services Inc. – Abbotsford, BC
At RYSE Supportive Services Inc., we are committed to providing care aligned with the Specialized Homes and Support Services (SHSS) model. We create safe, nurturing, and structured environments for at-risk youth in both long-term stabilization homes and emergency placement (EP) settings. Our focus is on relationship-based, trauma-informed care that prioritizes youth voice and choice, cultural safety, and individualized support to help youth stabilize and work toward healthy, connected, and independent futures.
Your Role
As a Residential Child and Youth Worker (Youth Caregiver), you play a central role in the daily care and stabilization of youth. You are more than a support worker—you are a mentor, advocate, and consistent presence who provides safety, structure, and connection. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team—including Program Managers , Residence Coordinators, clinicians, and cultural/community supports—to implement care plans rooted in the SHSS framework.
This role may be within long-term stabilization homes or emergency placement (EP) programs, requiring flexibility, adaptability, and an ability to support youth in high-intensity, crisis, or transitional situations.
Core Responsibilities Youth-Centered Engagement
- Build authentic, trusting relationships that promote safety and emotional regulation.
- Engage youth in daily life skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, hygiene, scheduling, communication).
- Support goal setting and progress tracking across SHSS life domains.
- Uphold youth rights in care (privacy, cultural identity, safety, and autonomy).
- Foster youth participation in decision-making and home routines.
Program & Home Operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and structured household that supports stabilization.
- Prepare meals and manage groceries collaboratively with youth where appropriate.
- Provide safe transportation for school, appointments, visits, and community activities.
- Supervise and support youth during family access and community transitions as required.
Safety & Crisis Response
- Respond calmly and effectively to crises using nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI) techniques.
- Monitor for and address unsafe behaviors, mental health crises, or substance use early.
- Administer and document medications per care plans and SHSS policy.
- Complete critical incident reports promptly and accurately, adhering to EP and SHSS timelines.
- Follow all risk management, supervision, and emergency response protocols.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Work in partnership with Program Managers , Residence Coordinators, and clinical consultants to ensure wraparound care.
- Document daily logs, progress notes, incidents, and life skills development in line with SHSS reporting standards.
- Participate in regular team debriefings, staff meetings, and clinical consultations.
- Engage in ongoing SHSS-required training (trauma-informed care, cultural humility, EP procedures, and youth rights).
Cultural & Community Connection
- Support youth in exploring their cultural identity and accessing community-based resources.
- Promote culturally safe practices, including Truth and Reconciliation principles and inclusion of Indigenous, newcomer, and LGBTQ2S+ youth.
- Facilitate and participate in community-based, therapeutic, and cultural activities aligned with youth care plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2 years direct experience supporting at-risk youth (residential care preferred).
- Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 4 considered an asset), clean driver’s abstract, and use of personal vehicle.
- Valid First Aid/CPR, Naloxone, and Food Safe certifications.
- Completion of Privacy (FOIPPA) training.
- Certification or experience in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to support youth presenting with complex needs (addictions, mental health, aggression).
- Understanding of trauma-informed, relationship-based, and SHSS-aligned care.
- MCFD background screening clearance at hire and every 3 years.
Work Conditions
- In-person work within staffed specialized homes in Abbotsford, BC.
- 12-hour shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Emergency Placement (EP) shifts may involve rapid response to high-intensity situations.
- Requires flexibility and adaptability to meet program and youth needs.
Wages & Advancement
- Hourly Wage (per CSSEA Wage Grid):
- Tier 1: 0 – 2,000 hours – $27.54/hour
- Tier 2: 2,001 – 4,000 hours – $28.49/hour
- Tier 3: 4,001 – 6,000 hours – $30.03/hour
- Tier 4: 6,001+ hours – $31.61/hour
- Overtime pay for applicable hours.
- Advancement opportunities through SHSS-aligned training, certification, and leadership pathways.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, vision, life, and wellness benefits after a 3 month probationary period.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and staff appreciation initiatives.
- On-site parking and casual dress environment.
Schedule
- 12-hour day/night shifts with flexibility for youth and program needs.
- Rotation includes long-term stabilization homes or emergency placement (EP) coverage as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC V2S 2T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is the highest level of education you have completed in a relevant field (e.g., child and youth care, social work, psychology, community support)?”
Please note: A minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in a related field is required to be considered for this role.
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Experience:
- Social services : 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
