Residence Child and Youth Worker – Full-Time & Part-Time

At IDM Youth Services (IDMYS) we believe that all people have the right to live in a safe, stable, supportive environment. IDMYS provides all-inclusive care in a residential setting to one of the most vulnerable populations, at-risk children and youth. All-inclusive care is everything from cooking, cleaning, driving to and from appointments, administering medications, offering emotional and behavioral support, going on fun outings, and more! Our team at IDMYS is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support in everything we do for the people we serve.

We are currently looking for Full-Time and Part-Time Residence Child and Youth Workers tojoin our amazing team! Preference for Applicants who are able to work weekends.

Candidates must be local to Vancouver Island to be considered.

What we offer:

• 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.
• Variety: 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 and requires union membership.

Shifts are either 7:30am-3:30pm or 3:30pm-11:30pm, and positions are set by the agency at locations in the Westshore and Sooke.

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.

Additional qualities we look for are:

• 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).

Qualification Requirements:

• 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.The equivalent to a Class 5 Driver’s license required.

Must obtain and maintain screening through the MCFD and the Ministry of Justice.

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must complete screening through the Ministry of Justice and a Ministry Check. This requires applicants to provide police clearances from any country lived in outside of Canada for 6 or more month since turning 18. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with a resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be the perfect fit. This position will remain open until filled, but a review of resumes will start immediately so don’t delay applying! We look forward to connecting with you!

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

To learn more about IDM Youth Services, please visit us at