Mental Health Support jobs in Vancouver Island, BC

About Pivot Point

Pivot Point specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children, teens, and adults with autism and other diverse abilities. We also run intensive therapeutic homes for children and youth with complex behavioural, emotional, developmental, and trauma-related needs.

About the role

As a Residential Child & Youth Support Worker in our therapeutic homes, you're one of the primary caregivers in that home. Behaviour Analysts, Behaviour Interventionists, Counsellors, and other professionals develop each young person's behaviour support plan and therapeutic programming. Your role is to bring those plans to life through day-to-day care, structure, co-regulation, relationship-building, and skill development.

Working with exceptionally high-needs clients can be challenging, but our staff describe this work as some of the most meaningful and rewarding aspects of their roles.

Shift Hours:

We are currently hiring for weekend and overnight shift coverage.

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM

Why people choose this work

• A schedule that fits your life: Schedules are set about three months ahead, and you can often trade or pick up shifts. Shifts are 12 or 24 hours, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends, depending on program needs.
• Relationships and real progress: Many of the young people we support struggle with emotional regulation, communication, and trauma. Through consistency and co-regulation, you'll help them build trust, learn new skills, and experience success. For many staff, these relationships are the heart of the job.
• Skills that build a career: Gain hands-on experience in behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, autism support, co-regulation, MANDT Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, therapeutic programming, and documentation. These skills are directly relevant to careers in child and youth care, social work, counselling, psychology, education, and nursing. We value a growth mindset, and there are opportunities to advance your career within Pivot Point as you build your skills and experience.
• Support when you need it: You'll work independently in the home, backed by individualized behaviour support plans, Home Coordinators & Managers, Program Management, Behaviour Analysts, Mental Health Counsellors, on-call support (including evenings and weekends), team channels for questions and peer support, and regular meetings and training.

What you'll do

• Create a safe, structured, and therapeutic home environment
• Support daily routines, activities, and life-skill development
• Implement individualized behaviour support plans and programming
• Help young people develop emotional regulation through co-regulation and relationship-building
• Provide personal care as needed
• Complete data tracking and session notes after each shift
• Take part in team meetings and case reviews
• Build meaningful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

What to expect

We want applicants to have a clear understanding of what this work involves before applying. As a regular part of this role, you can expect:

• Supporting clients with complex and high needs, which may include histories of trauma, multiple diagnoses, developmental considerations, and behaviours.
• Responding to periods of escalation that may involve verbal or physical aggression, emotional crises, dysregulation, or property damage. These situations can be physically and emotionally taxing.
• Assisting clients with personal hygiene and daily living needs. Depending on the client’s age and developmental functioning, this may include bathing and toileting support.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, including urine, vomit, and feces.
• Occasional exposure to lice and other communicable conditions.

You'll be trained in MANDT and supported by safety protocols and regular team check-ins.

What you bring

• Minimum 6 months' experience supporting children, youth, or individuals with complex behaviours, developmental disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, or related populations
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence & Reliable transportation
• A high level of commitment to scheduled shifts is a key requirement of this position.
• Basic computer skills and internet access
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and accept feedback

Conditions of employment

• Criminal Record Check
• MCFD screening and clearance
• Emergency First Aid certification
• Completion of required agency training, including MANDT
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence and a reliable vehicle

Wage

Compensation is provided on a per diem (per day) basis, with daily rates equivalent to approximately $24–$28/hour, depending on shift length, professional experience, education, and personal suitability. This rate aligns with the BC Employment Standards Act for “live-in home support workers” and does not include overtime.

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle?
• Are you comfortable transporting clients in your own vehicle?
• Do you have a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence?
• Are you located in Duncan, BC?
• Have you read through the working conditions of the role and the per diem contract details and understand that this position does not include any overtime?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• What days and times are you available on the weekend and overnight awake shift? The shift hours are 9am - 9pm and 9pm to am

Work Location: In person