#2242 - Child and Youth Worker | Permanent Part Time

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,190,000 - 46,699,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational and training opportunities

On-the-job training

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association seeks a Child & Youth Worker to enrich after-school programming for school aged children, including participants with disabilities. The role emphasizes learning, skill development, and individual growth within a supportive team environment.

The position is permanent part-time with a 21-hour weekly schedule, paid health benefits, and opportunities for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Certificate or minimum of 3 years in related studies toward a degree such as Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies, Child Care, Social Sciences, or Education.
• Minimum 1 year direct experience with children in a recreational setting.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Unrestricted Class 4 or Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 4 may be required)
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification – training provided
• English written and verbal communication demonstrated
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide enriched after school program opportunities for learning and skill development.
• Promote individual growth through designed activities for school aged children, including participants with disabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

Related studies toward degree

Job description

Is shaping the minds of the next generation part of your life’s calling? The Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for a Child and Youth Worker position. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

JOB TITLE:

CHILD & YOUTH WORKER | #2242

SERVICE AREA:

Early Learning & Youth Services

LOCATION:

Brock Junction (General Brock Elementary School)

START DATE:

October 13, 2026

TERM/STATUS:

Permanent Part Time

SCHEDULE/HRS:

Monday 13:00 - 18:00; Tuesday to Friday 14:00 - 18:00 // 21 hours per week

Part-time during school days, Temporary full-time hours during school breaks (winter, summer, and spring), and professional development days.

HOURLY WAGE:

$28.04 - $31.04 as per collective agreement

Role:

The Child & Youth Worker ensures the provision of an enriched after school program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development to school aged children, including participants with disabilities. The position ensures that activities being offered are designed to promote individual growth.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health, and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Certificate or minimum of 3 years in related studies toward a degree such as Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies, Child Care, Social Sciences, or Education.
• Minimum 1 year direct experience with children in a recreational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Formal training in the area of counselling and behavior management.
• Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility and endurance for recreational activities.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Unrestricted Class 4 Driver's License or Class 5 Driver's License, and are willing to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification - training will be provided
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.