Early Years Inclusion Champion

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Ladysmith; Hybrid; CAD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic Early Years Support Worker to join our Nanaimo team. You will use knowledge of child development and positive behavior support to help children with unique needs fully integrate, play, and thrive alongside their peers.

In this role, you will provide direct, individualized care and a predictable structure for children navigating developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or extra support needs, helping them build social skills and

Qualifications

• Education: ECEA Diploma, Community Support Worker Certificate, or Behavioral Interventionist (BI) certification is preferred (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Safety: Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community Care Facilities Licensing.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility with children who require extra support needs is a major asset.
• Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of early child development, age-appropriate communication, and positive behavior management theory.

Responsibilities

• Individualized Support: Provide tailored guidance in life skills, social skills, and behavior management. This may include creating visual tools or using approved technology to support communication.
• Collaborative Planning: Participate in the assessment, goal setting, and documentation of individualized Care Plans, partnering with families, staff, and community networks.
• Safety & Stabilization: Create a predictable structure with clear expectations. Recognize and safely de-escalate complex or anxious behavioral situations with empathy and strategy.
• Holistic Care: Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the children, including administering medication according to policy, and assisting with lifts and transfers if required.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to team effectiveness through direct communication, attending staff meetings, and maintaining open lines of communication with community partners and professionals.

Education

ECEA Diploma

Community Support Worker Certificate

Behavioral Interventionist (BI) certification

Job description

BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic Early Years Support Worker to join our Nanaimo team. You will use knowledge of child development and positive behavior support to help children with unique needs fully integrate, play, and thrive alongside their peers.

In this role, you will provide direct, individualized care and a predictable structure for children navigating developmental delays, behavioral challenges, or extra support needs, helping them build social skills and