Posted 27 days ago
Child & Youth Care Worker
@ Riverhaven
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Overview
Riverhaven Child and Youth Services Ltd. is hiring full-time Child and Youth Care Workers to support youth with special needs and at-risk youth in group homes across the Fraser Valley. The work covers behavioural and mental health support, service planning, personal care and meal preparation, with morning, afternoon and awake night shifts and pay of about $29.22 to $33.54 per hour.
Pay:
$29.22–$33.54 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support youth with behavioural, emotional and mental health needs
- Participate in service planning and goal setting
- Promote safety, well-being and dignity
- Prepare meals, maintain cleanliness and provide personal care
- Advocate for youth and connect them to services
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years experience with youth with special needs or at-risk backgrounds (preferred)
- Child/Youth Care or Community Support Work certificate, or equivalent
- Valid BC driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- First Aid certification and TB test
- Criminal record check and HUB clearance (vulnerable sector)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, TB test, HUB clearance |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Child and Youth Care, Community Support Work |
| Perks mentioned | Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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Riverhaven
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Child & Youth Care Workers – Riverhaven Child and Youth Services Ltd.
We are seeking qualified and experienced Child and Youth Care Workers to provide support for youth with special needs and at-risk youth in group home settings throughout the Fraser Valley. Our programs operate in close collaboration with the Fraser Health Authority and the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society, ensuring coordinated, culturally responsive, and high-quality care.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages with regular increases
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Meals provided during shift
- Casual dress code
Shifts Available (Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual)
- Morning: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (wait list for this shift)
- Afternoon: 3:00 - 11:00 p.m.
- Awake Night: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Starting wage is commensurate with experience, typically ranging from $29.22 - $33.54 per hour.
What You’ll Do
- Support youth with behavioural, emotional, and mental health needs
- Participate in service planning and goal setting
- Promote safety, well-being, and dignity
- Prepare meals, maintain cleanliness, and provide personal care as needed
- Advocate for youth and connect them to services
What You Bring
- 2+ years experience with youth with special needs or at-risk backgrounds (preferred)
- Certificate in Child/Youth Care, Community Support Work, or equivalent, relevant experience providing direct support
- Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- First Aid certification and TB test
- Criminal Record Check and HUB clearance (Vulnerable Sector). Please be prepared to provide a Police Clearance Certificate for an country that you have lived in since turning 18 years old.
Location
- In-person work in Chilliwack, BC
- Must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting
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