Job Summary
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Care Workers to join our team as a Full Time Evening staff members. In this role, you will support children and youth with autism that has high behaviours in a residential setting. Your primary focus will be on creating a secure, structured, and nurturing environment that respects each individual’s strengths, promotes emotional well-being, and supports positive growth and independence.

Responsibilities

- Provide daily care, supervision, and guidance to children and youth with autism in a residential facility.
- Support communication, social skills, and daily living skills through individualized strategies.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive, and sensory-aware environment that encourages personal development and self-expression.
- Implement and follow individualized care plans, adapting approaches to meet each youth’s unique needs, goals, and abilities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (families, educators, therapists, and other professionals) to provide consistent, autism-informed care.
- Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to the interests and abilities of each youth.
- Maintain accurate documentation of progress, achievements, and challenges.
- Respond effectively to crisis or challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques, proactive supports, and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications





- Minimum high school diploma or relevant experience supporting children/youth with autism or other developmental differences.
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, child and youth development, and trauma-informed practices.
- Strong communication skills, including patience and adaptability when supporting different communication styles (verbal, nonverbal, AAC, etc.).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

- MCFD Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Tuberculosis Test (or willingness to obtain)
- Physician’s letter verifying ability to work in this field (form provided)
- Mandt training (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Safe Training (or willingness to obtain)
- Naloxone Training (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule

- 8-hour shifts
- Evening shifts (3pm-11pm)

Licence/Certification

- Class 5 Driver’s License (required)

Work Location

- In-person

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Extended health care

Application question(s):

- Do you have class 5 Driver License?

Experience:

- working in high-stress environments: 3 years (required)
- Child and Youth Work: 4 years (required)
- Youth with Autism : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- MANDT TRANING OR NVCI (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child and Youth Worker (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Empathway Services
📍 Maple Ridge