School Age Support Worker

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BGC Central Vancouver Island invites applications for a part-time School Age Support Worker (SASW) in Parksville, BC. You will support children with diverse needs to participate in a safe, inclusive program, using positive behavior support and developmentally appropriate strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, program staff, and professionals, along with documenting progress and ensuring quality care. Linux of appropriate licensing and safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• CSW Certificate or CYC Diploma/Degree preferred; BI training also acceptable.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by licensing.
• Criminal record check required; no applicable convictions.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion, participation and belonging of children with additional support needs.
• Develop daily living, social-emotional, and communication skills in children.
• Implement individualized strategies from plans and accommodations.
• Observe, respond to children’s needs and adapt activities within plans.
• Maintain safety and conduct according to licensing requirements and policies.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to support individualized plans.
• Document daily records, progress notes and incident reports accurately.
• Participate in team meetings and planning discussions.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Early childhood development knowledge

Education

CSW Certificate

CYC Diploma/Degree

BI training

First Aid/CPR certificate

Tools

Fire Extinguisher Training

Job description

School Age Support Worker

BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking an empathetic,skilled, and dedicated School Age Support Worker (SASW) to join our team inParksville. In this role, you will use your knowledge of child development andpositive behavior support to help children with unique needs fully integrate,play, and thrive alongside their peers.

What’s in it for you?

• Wage: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour (ineligible for ECE Wage Enhancement)
• Hours: Part-Time Contract,Monday - Friday (Shifts scheduled between 7:00am and 5:30pm). Additional hours may be available during non-instructional days.
• Location: Parksville,BC.

* This position is dependent upon Supported Child Development funding.Continued employment in this position is subject to the continuation andavailability of this funding.

About the Role

The School Age Support Worker (SASW) supports the inclusion,participation, and belonging of children with additional support needs within aschool-age program. The position provides individualized support whilecontributing to an inclusive, safe, and supportive program environment whereall children have opportunities to participate meaningfully.

The role requires a strong understanding of middle childhooddevelopment, age-appropriate communication strategies, peer mediation,social-emotional development, emotional regulation, and positive behavioursupport. The SASW supports children to participate in program activities androutines while developing independence, life skills, social skills, andself-regulation.

The SASW provides individualized care, guidance, and supportbased on the strengths and identified needs of each child and in accordancewith established support and/or safety plans. Children supported may havediverse developmental, behavioural, communication, social-emotional, or othersupport needs. The SASW works collaboratively with the program team to promoteinclusion and provides consistency through responsive relationships,predictable routines, clear expectations, environmental adaptations, andpositive behaviour support strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Support the inclusion, participation, and belonging ofchildren with additional support needs within the overall school-age program.
• Support children in developing daily living skills,social-emotional skills, communication, conflict resolution, independence, andself-regulation using developmentally appropriate and positive supportstrategies.
• Implement individualized strategies and accommodationsidentified in support and/or safety plans, which may include visual supports, assistive technology, sensory orself-regulation tools, environmental adaptations, and communication strategies.
• Support all children within the program and contribute to ahigh-quality inclusive environment, while providing individualized supportbased on identified needs and established plans.
• Observe and respond to children's individual strengths,needs, and progress, adapting activities, routines, and approaches withinestablished plans to promote successful participation.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to situations that maypose a risk to the safety or well-being of a child, peers, staff, or others,following established support plans, safety procedures, and organizationalprotocols.
• Administer medication in accordance with Child CareLicensing requirements, established care plans, and organizational policies andprocedures.
• Support children's physical and emotional well-being whilepromoting dignity, choice, independence, and developmentally appropriateautonomy.
• Follow all applicable Child Care Licensing requirements andorganizational policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Administration and Collaboration:

• Contribute to the development and review of individualizedsupport, behaviour support, medical, and/or safety plans in collaboration withprogram leadership, families, and relevant professionals, as appropriate.
• Implement established plans consistently and provideobservations and feedback to support ongoing review and adjustment.
• Monitor and document relevant observations, progress,strategies, and outcomes, and communicate appropriate information to programstaff, families and the care team.
• Complete required documentation, including daily records,progress notes, incident reports, injury reports, and other records accuratelyand within required timelines.
• Participate actively in team meetings, planning discussions,and communication necessary to support consistent and inclusive practice.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships withchildren, families, program staff, school personnel, community agencies, andother professionals involved in supporting the child, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

• Community Support Worker (CSW) Certificate, Child and YouthCare (CYC) Diploma/Degree, or Behavioral Interventionist (BI) trainingpreferred (an equivalent combination of education and experience will beconsidered).
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community CareFacilities Licensing.
• A criminal record check will be conducted; no applicableconvictions will be permitted.

Experience - Preferred

• Experience working in a licensed school-age care facility,out-of-school care (OSC) program, or youth center preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with school-age children(ages 5–12+) who have diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioralsupport needs.
• Experience engaging with culturally diverse populations andaddressing unique community needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonalcommunication skills
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Development

Working Conditions

• This position will be exposed to a high level of noise anddistractions from children. Direct delivery may include moderate physicalactivity involving walking, standing, bending and lifting children.Participation at meetings, conferences, and other events may be required.