Join Our Team — Make a Difference with Growing Up Hope Society

At Growing Up Hope Society, we believe families are stronger together. With the right supports in place, children can find safety, healing, and connection to their natural families.

We provide culturally relevant, trauma-informed care designed to meet children and youth where they’re at. Our approach focuses on reducing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and promoting emotional safety through a compassionate, bottom-up model of care.

We are currently hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Residential Support Workers for day, evening and weekend shifts in our Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Mission homes. These positions involve direct support to children and youth in care.

Weekend availability is a MUST and candidates will not be considered without a class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

If you’re passionate about helping young people feel safe, valued, and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
We’re looking for compassionate, skilled team members who understand that growth begins with relationship. As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide day-to-day support to children and youth in care — helping them navigate school, therapy, personal care, medical appointments, and daily life. You’ll model healthy relationships, teach life skills, and create a safe, nurturing environment using trauma-informed and non-violent approaches. You’ll be part of a multifaceted team, participating in team meetings and debriefings, ongoing trainings, and managing documentation, including daily logs, medication logs, incident reports and other related duties.

Responsibilities include supporting emotional and practical needs,



maintaining accurate documentation, following care plans and safety protocols, attending appointments and meetings, cultural, community and therapeutic activities, and assisting with light household tasks, groceries and meal preparation.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Certificate, diploma, or degree in a related human or social services field, and/or a minimum of 1–2 years of direct experience supporting at-risk youth (residential care preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of Canada’s history with Indigenous Peoples and its continuing impact on families and communities
- Ability to support youth with complex needs, including mental health, aggression, addictions, FASD, ASD, and trauma
- Knowledge and application of trauma-informed, relationship-based care practices
- Preference for certification in Mandt, or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent (in house certification in Mandt is provided)
- Valid First Aid/CPR (including CPR-C)
- Current Naloxone, and Food Safe certifications, or successful completion in house
- Class 5 Driver’s License, reliable vehicle with $2 million liability insurance, and a clean driver’s abstract (Class 4 considered an asset)
- FOIPPA (Privacy) training and MCFD background screening (Criminal Record Check and Prior Contact Search)



required upon hire and every three years
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and participate in physical activities such as walking, hiking, swimming, gardening, and light yard maintenance
- Strong de-escalation, conflict resolution, and team communication skills

Please send us an email covering letter and resume. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. HUB Clearance mandatory before hiring.

Preference will be given to those with previous or current HUB clearance. New clearance can take 4-6 weeks for candidates who have previously lived outside of BC, please plan accordingly and follow directions closely.

Job Type: Full-time/Part Time

Salary: $26.85 to $28.49 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health and dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Mandt Certification
- Meals included on shift

Schedule:

- 8-hour shifts (day)
- 4- to 6-hour shifts (evening)
- 12-hour shifts (full day)
- Minimum of 1 Weekend shift per week required

Work Location: In Person, various sites in Chilliwack, Mission and Abbotsford BC

Job Types: Full time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.85-$28.49 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- supportive care: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child/Youth Support Worker in Staffed Residence (Abbotsford)
🏢 Growing Up Hope Society
📍 Abbotsford