Youth Care Worker - Casual

Overview

YOUTH CARE HOME: In 2023, ACEH opened the first Culturally Supportive Care Home in the Greater Victoria Area for Indigenous youth (ages 12-19) in the care of Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, and/or exploitation. This program will provide 24/7 care, supporting youths’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Support will include three meals per day, nutrition and care planning, Elder and Aunty/Uncle support, land-based healing, health and wellness programming, life skills mentorship, hygiene and clothing support, connection with community services and events, cultural and family connection, and more. With over 60% of local unhoused Indigenous youth having experience with the foster care system, this program is critical in preventing adult homelessness through cultural and community connections.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Youth Care Home Manage...