Residential Youth Worker Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Worker! BGC Okanagan is looking for compassionate Residential Youth Workers to support youth at Penny Lane, a short-term, low-barrier stabilization home serving youth facing significant challenges, including homelessness, family conflict, mental health concerns, substance use, and other high-risk circumstances. Our trauma-informed, caring setting helps youth feel safe, supported, and hopeful about the future.

Build meaningful, trusting relationships with youth and support them through individualized, strength-based plans. Work with youth who may be experiencing complex barriers and high-risk situations, helping them develop resilience, life skills, and connections to community supports. Create a warm, home-like environment that fosters safety, stability, belonging, and healthy routines.

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable youth, creating safe spaces, and helping young people navigate challenges while building confidence and hope for the future, we encourage you to apply. At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made. Childcare discounts to help your family thrive Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed Participates in the assessment,



goal setting and progress evaluation of children / youth alongside mental health clinician and behavioral consultant and each youth’s Circle of Care. Teaches children / youth to relate in a socially appropriate manner using daily routines and activities.

Monitors clients in a residential setting and ensures their safety and wellbeing. Provides behaviour management counselling to clients on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on clients’ behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour and providing guidance and support. Ensures communication and liaison between group home, school, family and the community.

Ensures that clients’ physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions. Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks, and daily activities on residents. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy.

Accompanies clients to appointments and community outings. May be required to work the on-call rotation. Diploma in a related human / social service field. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Class 5 driver’s licence Successful completion of Agency screening process, including a consolidated criminal record check (CCRC) and the Criminal Records Review Act check (CRRA) completed by the HUB Hours: 27–36 hours per week, Sunday to Tuesday and every second Saturday, 12am-9am Rate of Pay: $27.54 per hour Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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