Posted 11 days ago
Temporary Part-Time Recovery Care Worker (YRH Phase II)
@ The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is hiring a temporary part-time Recovery Care Worker for about 12 hours per week over six months. The overnight role supports participants in its recovery and addiction programs, keeping them safe and well and keeping the homes clean. Pay is $24.94 to $29.06 per hour plus shift premiums for evenings and weekends.
Pay:
$24.94–$29.06 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safety and physical and emotional well-being of participants during shifts
- Create and maintain cleanliness and safety of the homes
- Support all Bridge Recovery & Addiction program locations based on need
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Human Services or equivalent (CSW, HCA, 2nd year bachelor's)
- Six months related experience
- Ability to engage adult and youth participants
- Confidence managing crisis in stressful environments
- Valid First Aid certificate preferred
- Valid Food Safe certificate preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 12 |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, Food Safe |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Services |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Wellness |
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services
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Guiding Youth. Strengthening Families.
Full company description
Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in Northwest Suburban Cook County.
- LinkedIn followers
- 657
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 69
- Reported office locations
- 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, US
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services
- The Bridge
- Specialties
- Child and Family Counseling
- ages 6-17
- Early Childhood Program
- ages 0-5
- Crisis Intervention
- ages 11-17
- and Prevention Services - Mentoring
- ages 7-15; Youth Leadership Development
- high school students
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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- 0
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Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Palatine, IL |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Child and Family Counselingages 6-17Early Childhood Programages 0-5Crisis Interventionages 11-17and Prevention Services - Mentoringages 7-15; Youth Leadership Developmenthigh school students |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About The Role
The Bridge requires Recovery Care Workers to ensure the safety and physical and emotional well-being of participants in care during their shift.
Recovery Care Workers are responsible for creating and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our homes.
Recovery Care Workers are overnight positions that will support all Bridge Recovery & Addiction program locations based on need.
Positions: Part-Time 12 hours per week, 6 month Temporary Position
Compensation: $24.94-$29.06 per hour plus applicable shift premiums
- Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
- Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr on 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
Indirect Compensation
- 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
- 1 paid wellness day per year
- Paid Birthday off
- Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
- Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Diploma in Human Services or equivalent such as CSW, HCA, 2nd year standing in bachelors program, etc.
- Six months related experience
Skills
- Ability to engage and interact appropriately with adult and youth participants
- Excellent time management and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Confidence and ability to manage crisis and to work in a potentially stressful environment
Other Requirements
- Valid First Aid certificate – preferred, training opportunities available.
- Valid Food Safe Certificate – preferred, training opportunities available.
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.
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