Casual Specialized Child & Youth Support Worker - Vancouver

Striveliving; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Strive Living Society is looking for a dynamic Casual Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker in Vancouver. In this role, you will provide support in a two-to-one setting to children and youth with various developmental needs, using strategies for behavior management. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, and an opportunity to grow in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance

Paid orientations

Paid professional development training

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Flexible schedules

Access to community member discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience or combination of education and experience.
• Clean driver's abstract and personal vehicle required.
• 3 professional references needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a two to one setting with individuals diagnosed with developmental delays.
• Understand and follow health care plans and procedures.
• Safely accompany individuals to appointments and community activities.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication

Life skills teaching

Community resources knowledge

Education

Class 5 or 7N BC Driver's License

Positive Behaviour Management Training

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Job Category: Staffed Living Support Services

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?

Strive Living Society (Strive) is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our progressive non-profit organization asa Casual Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker,working at ourVancouver location.

Pay rate: $27.54/hour

Why work for Strive?

• Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Paid orientations
• Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
• Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.*
• Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *
• Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *
• Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
• Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
• Competitive paid annual vacation
• Generous statutory holiday pay
• Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
• Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
• Health and wellness activities and incentives
• Milestone rewards
• Access to community member discounts
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

The position entails working in a two to one setting at our residential locations with individuals who are diagnosed with developmental delays, mental health, ADHD, FASD, Autism, OCD, self-harming and challenging behaviours. These individualized settings foster opportunities to focus on behaviour management and strengthen the bond with each child in the home.

Job Duties Include but not limited to:

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns and behaviours
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities.
• Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation.
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills
• The physical ability to perform all the duties required of the position.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Class 5 or 7N BC Driver's License required and clean driver's abstract
• Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with third-party liability of $2 million
• Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Out of Country CRC (if you have lived outside of Canada within the last 5 years)
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• MANDT Training will be offered in-house
• Food Safe Certificate
• 3 professional references

*Note: If you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements.

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive's Mission is "To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support."

Strive's Vision is "Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life."

Strive offers fully paid benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.

Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.

*without precedence and without prejudice*

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

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.