Residential Worker: Temporary Part-time

Residential Worker (PT/FT)

Date Posted: December 17 2025
Competition Number: 216-25/26
Location: Kelowna BC (Emergency Youth Shelter)

Are you compassionate resilient and ready to make a meaningful impact
BGC Okanagan is seeking Residential Workers for our Emergency Youth Shelter in the Downtown Youth this role you will provide direct support to youth by ensuring their physical emotional social educational housing and medical needs are met. You will also help them enhance their quality of life through daily living support and the development of essential life skills. These are temporary positions that will end March 31 2026.

Heres what we offer when you join our team:
A positive supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
A comprehensive benefits plan
Trauma response team to respond to issues associated with serving vulnerable populations
So what are you waiting for Come join a team that trusts values and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in case management and care planning by conducting assessments setting goals and assisting with the development implementation and evaluation of Personal Service Plans (PSPs) for residents.
Coordinates with counsellors professionals and natural supports to develop appropriate PSPs that support residents in achieving their goals. Contributes to progress evaluations and prepares reports as required.
Provides life skills training including meal preparation housekeeping personal care and financial management. Connects clients with social educational recreational and community services to meet their needs.
Transport and supports residents in attending appointments shopping and leisure activities.
Engages residents in client-focused activities in alignment with their PSPs.
Promotes safety and prevents crises through person-centered care proactive collaboration and early intervention strategies.
Responds to potential emergency situations including managing aggressive behaviors to ensure the safety of clients and the public. Reports incidents to supervisors and participates in problem solving.
Administers or monitors client medications in accordance with established policies. May be required to administer Naloxone (NARCAN) in emergency situations following training and OBGC procedures.
Provides emotional support encouragement and feedback to residents and their families.
Performs household and facility maintenance duties including laundry cleaning meal preparation grocery shopping yard work and snow removal.
Maintains accurate records and documentation including statistics logbooks youth files (digital and paper) case notes and incident reports.

Qualifications
Certificate in a related human or social services field
Minimum of one (1) year of recent relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered
Successful completion of the Agencys screening process including a consolidated criminal record check (CCRC) and the Criminal Records Review Act check (CRRA) completed by the HUB

Please Note:
This position is open to all applicants
This position requires union membership
Full-time and Part-time positions available

Available Lines:
Full-Time Residential Workers (35 hours/week)
SundayThursday 12:00 AM 8:00AM
TuesdaySaturday 11:00 PM 7:00 AM

Part-Time Residential Workers (28 hours/week)
~ Position 7: Friday & Saturday 7:00 AM 3:00 PM; Sunday & Monday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour
Hours: Full-time (35hr/wk.) and part-time (28hr/wk.) hours available
Closing Date: December 24 2025

As an equal opportunity employer BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race disability age sex religion sexual orientation nationality social or ethnic origin gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC