Residential Support Worker

Have you been looking for an opportunity to work for an organization where you can make a meaningful contribution? Are you interested in working with children and youth? Do you have a busy life and need a job that offers a variety of shifts? Are you attending school in a human services field and want some direct experience to apply what you have learned?

If being a positive role-model to while providing care and compassion to our youth in a residential setting interests you, we may have exactly what you are looking for!

About us:

At OIB Child and Youth Services (OIB) we believe that all children and youth should have the opportunity to live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide all-inclusive care in a residential setting to children ranging in age from 6-12 years old. You will contribute to their lives by doing a bit of everything- from administering medications to cooking and cleaning, driving to and from appointments; in addition to providing emotional and behavioural support. Staff at OIB provide a high level of care and support in everything we do for the youth at our homes.

We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers for weekend shifts to contribute to our meaningful work!

What we are looking for:

• Reliable
• Passionate about helping others.
• Excellent communicator who is understanding, patient, and non-judgmental while providing a high level of care to our children and youth.
• Valid BC Driver's Class 5 License and a clean driving record.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Must be 19 years or older.
• Full vaccination against COVID-19.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience working with youth who have a mental health diagnosis or experienced trauma.
• Experience administering and documenting daily medications.
• Education in a related field (education, psychology, child and youth care, counselling, health).

What we offer:

• Meaningful Work: the work we do positively contributes to the youth we serve, their families, and the community.
• Benefits: extended health and dental benefits for full time employees.
• Full-time, part-time, and casual positions.
• Casual dress and meals/snacks provided while on shift

Compensation, hours, and location:

Compensation starts between $22-$24 per hour for hourly support shifts and between $300-330 for a 24-hour live-in shift. Hours are varied and a number of shifts at our two locations in Victoria, B.C. are available.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with a resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@oibservices.com. We look forward to learning more about you!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have questions about the job or want to learn more about OIB Child and Youth Services, please call Jenn at (250)634-8496.

What we need: Weekend Staff

Benefits (full-time staff):

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Casual

Salary: $350.00-$380.00 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work weekend Live-in shifts?
• Willing to obtain a criminal record check and a tuberculosis test.

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person