YOUTH CARE HOME: In 2023, ACEH opened the first Culturally Supportive Care Home in the Greater Victoria Area for Indigenous youth (ages 12-19) in the care of Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, and/or exploitation. This program will provide 24/7 care, supporting youths’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. nutrition and care planning; health and wellness programming; hygiene and clothing support; connection with community services and events; With over 60% of local unhoused Indigenous youth having experience with the foster care system, this program is critical in preventing adult homelessness through cultural and community connections. Reporting to the Youth Care Home Manager, the Youth Care Worker will provide a safe, non-judgmental, warm family space where Indigenous youth can develop a strong sense of Indigenous self-identity and purpose.

They will also provide support across various areas, including cooking, cleaning, mentorship, transportation, programming, and property maintenance to ensure the youth are well cared for and supported in their development toward adulthood.

Hours of Work: Saturdays and Sundays 7 AM to 7 PM Wage: $30.28 per hour.

Start Date: Conditional on satisfactory caregiver screening. 3 weeks (15 days) paid vacation annually (6% accrual, pro-rated for part-time) ~You are required to submit a resume and cover letter that highlights community/organization involvements, education, certification, demonstrated contract experience, and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will support and contribute to the ACEH and our community through a cultural lens. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The ACEH values strength in diversity.

As an inclusive employer that celebrates the gifts of all its employees, we encourage members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply. Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in the program during night hours. Enforce curfew and visitation policies and procedures.

Support youth with meeting goals outlined in their Care Plan: Educational, Financial, Employment, Familial, Cultural, Housing, Skills, Knowledge, Nutrition, and Substance Use. Provide transportation to the hospital, community events, land-based healing, social events,



youth cultural drop-in program at the Quadra Office, family visits etc. Upkeep of the property, including regular cleaning, mowing the lawn, shoveling the driveway, inventory, washing dishes, etc.

Plan and deliver weekly social evening activities. Actively participate in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions. This includes building relationships, being respectful at all times, and minimizing disturbances (i.e., Outreach as needed to support the safety of all youth.

Provide conflict resolution between youth when required. Respond to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures (i.e., Record case notes, incident reports, and other relevant information in the CAMS database in a timely manner. Report to the designated contact at Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services as prescribed by the Community Care & Assisted Living Act (i.e., Follow safety and security protocols with regular drills and briefings provided to all youth.

Medication administration and monitoring, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Medication Safety and Advisory Committee. Please note this will only occur once the home is a Licensed Care Facility and that training will be provided for this function once it is in place. Required post‑secondary education and/or related training (i.e., Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Health Care Aide).

Education and credentials will be valued only as much as work experience. Required caregiver screening by the Ministry of Child & Family Services’ Hub. Screening submission will include at a minimum, Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information and Consent for Prior Contact Form.

Required Valid First

Aid and CPR from a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.

Required Naloxone Overdose

Training from a certified healthcare professional.

Required Foodsafe

Level 1 Equivalent. Compliance with BC’s Immunization and TB Control programs.





Experience or personal insights working cooperatively with Indigenous youth with lived experience and addictions considered an asset.

Experience working with non‑profit organizations, family support, social services, and Indigenous support services considered an asset. Proficient in using computers. Holds a progressive understanding of mental health challenges, chronic alcoholism, substance use, and addictions, recognizing their impacts on overall health, well‑being, and quality of life.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs as a result of colonization and the residue of the Indian Act, Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems and structures.

WHO WE ARE: The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) has a vision to lead long-term, systemic change to better meet the needs of our people living away from home and experiencing homelessness. Our work is centered on the voices of Indigenous peoples who have shared their immediate needs, lived experiences, and perspectives on solutions. Through research and experience, we have learned that a culturally-supportive model of care is key, and strategies that include cultural supports provide better outcomes in terms of transitioning and sustaining housing for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.

Our goal is to build a culturally protected community and provide opportunities for reconnection to family and ancestral lands, culture, and tradition, to strengthen Indigenous identity and purpose.

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Manager, Elder(s), Aunty/Uncle, Outreach Worker, Youth Programs Manager, Land-Based Healing Manager, HR, Director of Housing Operations, Executive Director This Youth Care Worker will be required to work within a fast‑paced, often changing and sometimes stressful environment. There will be instances when the Youth Care Worker must work with youth in crises. The ability to function independently under pressure while managing situations, including emergencies, is an ongoing expectation.

A thorough understanding of personal self‑care and self‑management will be necessary, and applicants need to pre‑assess their ability to work 12‑hour shifts under these circumstances. #

📌 Youth Care Worker - Part-time (Victoria)
🏢 Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society
📍 Victoria