Peer Support Worker (position is for youth under 30)

Learning Disabilities Society; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in British Columbia is seeking support workers for summer programs aimed at assisting students with learning differences. The role involves providing individualized support in small group settings, encouraging participation, and communicating progress. Ideal candidates will have experience with neurodivergent children and strong communication skills. This is a fixed-term position with a start date of July 7, 2025, offering 35 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent children (1-2 years or more).
• Current enrollment in a BEd or related educational program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individual and group support in classroom settings.
• Encourage student participation in activities and lead them in daily goals.
• Communicate student progress and modify materials as needed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

BEd or Early Childhood Program

Job description

Organization Overview

LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational nonprofit serving children,youthand adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia and otherbrain-baseddifferences like ADHD and ASD.

LDS offers individualized, evidence-based, and technology-embracing programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing programs and servicesoperatethroughout BC online, from our Learning Centers in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, at in-school locations, and in our mobile classroom.

We provide affordable programs to ensure that all children have an opportunity to realize their full potential.We support learners with early intervention and at all stages of the development cycle, leading to profound, positive changes in student learning and life outcomes. We are scaling up our organization and services to effect system change with material and wide-ranging societal benefits.

We are a diverse group of inspired,dedicatedand caring professionals making a significant impact in the lives of the learners,familiesand the communities we serve. We seek new skills, energy, and talent to grow our team, deepen our impact, and advance our mission.

Position Overview

Support workers are a part of our specialized education team and provide supervision andassistanceto students withadditionalsupport needs based on their learning orbehaviouralprofile (including learning disabilities, and brain-based differences). Due to their unique needs, these studentsrequireindividualized support in our small group learning environments, such as summer camps.

Please note: this role is provided in partnership with Canada Summer Jobs and, due to funding agreements, is specifically aimed at youths aged 15-30 years old. For more information and to check your eligibility, please visit CSJ's website: CSJ Job Board

Principal roles & responsibilities

- The support workerassiststeachers with individual and/or group support involving multiple students within classroom settings, providing support in areas of life skills, curriculum, and academics.

- The support worker encourages student participation in classroom activities and leads them inaccomplishingdaily goals including classroom tasks and assignments using blended learning (traditional and digital).

- The support worker communicates student progress and skill development with the education team andmodifiesstudent materials and instructions as needed under an instructor’s guidance.

Competencies & Requirements

- Current enrollment in a BEd, Early Childhood, or other related educational program (asset)

- Experience working with neurodivergent children (1-2 years or more)

- Exceptional oral & written communication (English required)

- Adaptable and dependable

Start date: July 7, 2025 (through to Friday August 29, 2025)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Programs

Hours of work:35 hours/week split evenly over Mon-Fri

Remuneration & benefits:27.05/hour

- On-site parking

Location:This position will work out of our East Vancouver (3292 East Broadway) and North Vancouver locations (315 - 1277 Lynn Valley Road)

Job Type:Fixed-term summer contract(8 weeks)

Equity: LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.

How to apply: Pleasesubmitacover letter and current CVdirectly through our careers pagehttps://ldsociety.ca/careers/. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be considered as received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.