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Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

ID: 
69206
Expiry Date: 
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 9am
Job Type: 
Full-Time
Region: 
Campbell River Region
City: 
Campbell River
Town: 
Port Alberni
Company: 
Mountainside Support Services Ltd.
Industry: 
Social Services
Wage: 
$21.00 /hr
Details: 
Mountainside Support Services Ltd. is hiring for full-time and part-time positions (both temporary and
permanent) for work in Campbell River, BC. Hourly positions are for day, afternoon and awake/sleep
night shifts.
Purpose and Scope of Position
The Residential Support Worker is responsible for the supervision, care, and program implementation of
youth with a variety of complex needs and behaviours. They will ensure the safety and development of the
youth in accordance with the company mission; to create a home and program that makes the youth feel
loved, safe, supported, valued and respected while fostering personal growth. Mountainside Support
Services is looking to hire staff that conduct themselves in a caring and professional manner consistent with
our mission statement and the rights of children and youth in care.
Responsibilities
The Residential Support Worker will be working in a home that has been established for the youth. Our
goal is to create a home for the youth where each one of their needs is met. Some of the main
responsibilities of the Support Worker position are:
 Implementing the youths daily schedule, including providing transportation to and from
appointments, school, attending school meetings, monitoring progress and supporting at-home
learning
 Provides life skills training such as meal prep and housekeeping
 Participating in and providing transportation to various forms of recreation (hiking, swimming,
bowling, camping, biking etc.)
 Providing opportunities for positive dialogue and interaction
 Maintaining a clean, safe and caring environment
 Supporting the youth and helping the youth work toward their pre-established goals/plans
 Communicating with other members of the youths support team, and updating management with
daily reports
Qualifications & Experience: 
Job Requirements
 Applicant must pass criminal record check and screening through Ministry of Children & Family
Development
 Valid unrestricted driver’s license, personal vehicle and clean drivers abstract
 Valid First Aid Training
 Experience working with youth; experience working with youth with Autism and/or complex
behaviours is preferred
 Relevant educational qualifications (Human Service Worker or equivalent, preferred)
 Willingness to work as part of a team
How to apply: 
Interested applicants are asked to email their resumes to Erik Waldriff at
ewaldriff@mountainsidesupport.ca.