At OIB Child and Youth Services we believe that all children and youth should have the opportunity to live in a safe and nurturing setting. We provide all-inclusive care in a residential setting to children ranging in age from 6-12 years old. Staff at OIB provide a high level of care and support impacting the development and well-being of the youth in our homes.

Job Description

- Provide support for daily living activities including shopping and meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping
- Work with the youth’s team to help facilitate family connection, life skills supports and activities
- Assist in the general housekeeping and maintenance of the facility
- Escort youths to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events
- Manage and administer medications
- Provide emotional and behavioral support
- Log in and check daily communications and emails
- Document according to Policy and Procedures charts, notes, and incident reports
- Keep current on social concerns and youth issues and best practices

Skills and Abilities

- Be familiar with, build and maintain positive relationships with appropriate community resources
- Ability to use sound judgement while working in demanding conditions and circumstances




- Ability to employ complex behaviour management skills and techniques
- Ability to exercise judgment in keeping with program philosophy when supervisor is unavailable for consultation
- Ability to problem solve, work independently as well as part of a team
- Motivates, assists, and instructs
- Reliable and passionate about helping youth in our community
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education, Training and Qualifications

Grade 12 diploma, plus post-secondary education in Human Services i.e. Community, Family and Child Services, Mental Health, Early Childhood Education or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- Clear criminal and background check
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Food Safe Level 1
- Negative TB Test
- Office computer literacy skills such as Office 365

What We Offer

- Competitive Compensation $24 - $29
- Extended Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

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📌 Residential Support Worker (Victoria)
🏢 OIB Child and Youth Services
📍 Victoria