Employment Opportunities
Youth Caregiver: Job Description
Hiring for Day Shifts: 7am-7pm and Awake Night Shifts: 7pm-7am
RYSE Supportive Services Inc. – Abbotsford, BC
At RYSE Supportive Services Inc., we are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments for at-risk youth. Our team supports youth as they develop essential life skills, foster self-worth, and build toward stable, independent, and connected futures. We prioritize youth voice and choice, uphold youth rights, and center care on cultural connection, relationship, and healing.
Your Role
As a Youth Caregiver, you are a critical team member in the daily life of youth in care. You are not just a support worker—you are a mentor, advocate, and role model. You will guide youth in learning and practicing essential life skills while ensuring that the home remains a safe, respectful, and empowering place to live. You’ll work collaboratively with team leaders, clinicians, and services managers to deliver youth-focused, trauma-informed care that honors cultural identity, choice, and community connection.
Core Responsibilities
✦ Youth-Centered Engagement
Build authentic, respectful relationships with youth rooted in trust and emotional safety.
Engage youth in daily life skills development including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, hygiene, scheduling, and communication.
Support youth in setting personal goals and tracking progress in life skills domains.
Uphold and educate youth on their rights in care, including privacy, cultural identity, and safety.
Promote youth participation in planning, decision-making, and household routines.
✦ Program & Home Operations
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming household.
Prepare meals, manage groceries, and complete household tasks in a shared, inclusive way.
Transport youth safely to school, appointments, family visits, and recreational activities.
Supervise youth during transitions, appointments, and family access when required.
✦ Safety & Crisis Response
Respond to youth needs with calm and appropriate de-escalation techniques.
Recognize and intervene early in cases of unsafe behavior, mental health crises, or substance use.
Administer and document medications as per care plan and policy.
Follow all safety protocols, critical incident reporting, and risk management procedures.
✦ Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with team leaders, clinical consultants, and services managers to ensure wraparound care.
Document daily progress notes, incidents, and youth participation in life skills and community activities.
Attend ongoing training related to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, youth rights, and safety practices.
✦ Cultural & Community Connection
Encourage and support youth in exploring and reclaiming their cultural heritage and identity.
Identify and participate in community-based and culturally relevant activities.
Uphold culturally safe care practices aligned with Truth and Reconciliation and inclusive of Indigenous, newcomer, and LGBTQ2S+ youth.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting at-risk youth.
Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Valid First Aid/CPR and Naloxone certification.
Food Safe and Privacy (FOIPPA) Training.
Certification or experience in crisis prevention/intervention (e.g., NVCI).
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to support youth with complex behaviors, including addiction or aggression.
Knowledge of trauma-informed, nonviolent, and developmentally appropriate care.
Work Conditions
Work in-person in staffed homes in the Abbotsford area.
MCFD background screening required at hire and every 3 years.
Shifts are 12 hours (including evenings, overnights, weekends).
Must be flexible and adaptable to meet youth and program needs.
Additional: Overtime pay for applicable hours.
Benefits (for Full-Time Staff)
50% employer-paid extended health/dental/vision/life/wellness benefits after 3-month probation.
Paid time off and paid sick time.
On-site parking.
Staff appreciation events.
Casual dress.
Schedule
12-hour shifts (day/night).
Includes weekends and holidays as needed.
Flexible schedule aligned to youth needs and home coverage.
If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful—to show up for youth, help build brighter futures, and grow with a team who truly cares—apply today.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry objects, rearrange furniture, and perform other physical tasks.
High physical stamina is beneficial for fulfilling your responsibilities effectively.