Integration Support Worker- hourly

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a meaningful role with Family Services of Greater Vancouver as an Integration Support Worker, dedicated to helping children and youth with developmental disabilities. You will work alongside a compassionate team to develop skills and strategies that foster independence and enhance the quality of life for youth and their families. This part-time position offers flexibility and ongoing training, set in a supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-secondary education in relevant field.
• Experience with children having Autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain safety and teach community life skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate goals and action plans for children and youth.
• Provide support in community-based recreational activities.
• Work directly with clients to promote independence.

Skills

Experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilities

Ability to teach functional life skills

Ability to work with families

Ability to maintain client safety

Education

Two years of post-secondary education or training in child & youth care or related field

Job description

Competition #106-22

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!

About the Role

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens.

We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

Providing Resources and Independence for Youth Development (PRIYD) offers one-to-one and group support to children and youth with developmental disabilities and behavioral support needs. Integration Support Workers formulate goals, action plans, and strategies together with clients and their caregivers, under the support and guidance of the Coordinators and Managers. Through community-based recreational activities, Integration Support Workers increase each individual’s independence and provide support to the family from a client-centered approach. Staff work directly with children and youth who may have diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and/or mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.

What we offer you

• Benefits of working with us: A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity
• Work Hours: Part-Time 10-30 hours per week (minimum 10 hours/week) plus ongoing training (evening and weekend availability)
• Client direct time: Scheduled on weekends and after school, on the same day each week for a minimum of 13 months
• Salary: $23.39 per hour (GS 7 Step 1)
• Location: Vancouver, Burnaby, New West, and Richmond
• Posting End Date: January 5th, 2024

What you bring: Education, Training, Experience

• Two years of post-secondary education or training in child & youth care or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Ability to teach functional life skills in a community setting
• Ability to work with children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families
• Ability to maintain a client’s safety in the community

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of criminal record check
• Emergency First Aid is mandatory
• Driver’s License is not required
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required

How to apply

If this describes you, please submit your application through our website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. We recognize the challenges faced by those facing inequalities and strive to remove bias and barriers in our hiring process. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please email your resume and cover letter, indicating the competition number #106-22, to [emailprotected].

Internal candidates should indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section of the application. Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and Tsleil Waututh (Seil Waututh) Nations. Huy ch q’u.