Child and youth worker

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; In loco; CAD 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Wellness program

Descrizione del lavoro

The Developmental Disabilities Association in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated childcare worker to develop and implement programs supporting the growth and well-being of children with diverse needs. This on-site role involves leading activities, promoting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, and maintaining a safe environment.

Candidates should have an education in related trades or diploma, 1–2 years experience with children, and hold Emergency First Aid/CPR and NVCI

Competenze

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in childcare.
• First aid and CPR required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate recommended.
• Criminal record check required.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Formazione

Other trades certificate or diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to workremotely.

WORK SETTING

• Group home
• Child care centre

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

• Children with an intellectual disability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Wellness program