Casual Residential Community Support Workers (Parksville)

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services. Orca House provides culturally-based programming, support and safe, home-based accommodations for youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The resource is a staffed 24‑hour resource providing a long‑term therapeutic placement for up to 3 children or youth. The resource supports children or youth who have experienced trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and / or overcoming other adversities. The program staff will network with and work alongside a team of professionals supporting the youth in many life domains such as education, mental health, physical health, recreation and life skills.

The Position

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 :

• Residential Child and Youth Workers – $27.54‑$31.61
• Residential Child and Youth Workers with overnight scheduling – $27.54‑$31.61

Once hired, casual / on‑call employees are contacted to work a variety of shifts (based on availability) to cover staff illness, LOA, vacation, etc. located in Parksville, BC.

Employees must be available to work a variety of roles and shifts such as weekdays, weekends and evenings. Example shift blocks may include :

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Other Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.

Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that Taproot Community Support Services can contact in a timely manner at time of interview.

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

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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