Support Worker (Casual)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused child care organization in Vernon is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join their Early Years Child Care Program at the Lakers Club. In this role, you will support children with diverse abilities, ensuring a nurturing and positive environment. Responsibilities include program development, individual support, and effective communication with families. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a pay rate of $22.95 per hour with flexible casual hours.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Paid professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children and youth with diverse abilities is required.
• Must obtain First Aid and Food Safe Certificate.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Class 4 Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs meet individual needs of members.
• Participate in goal planning and quality program development.
• Develop relationships with families and maintain communication.
• Document participant cases and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Working with children and youth with diverse abilities

Behavior management

Effective communication with families

Education

Diploma or Certificate relevant to child care

First Aid and Food Safe Certificate

Tools

Club vans

Job description

Support Worker (Casual)

Date: January 6, 2026

Competition Number: 5-26/27

Locations: Vernon, BC (Lakers Club)

Step into a role where every day is a chance to change lives!
BGC Okanagan is hiring casual Support Workers for our Early Years Child Care Program at the Lakers Club in Vernon, BC. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to helping every child succeed. In this role, you will support children who need extra assistance, contributing to a positive and nurturing environment.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued


• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Program Managers to ensure that programs are responsive to individual needs of members.


• Participates in individual short- and long-term goal planning and develops and implements quality programs with either modifications or adaptations based on participants needs.


• Promote integration with peers while providing necessary accommodations


• Develops relationships with member’s parents/guardians and ensures effective communication with families.


• Provides group and/or individual behaviour management, support and develops care plans when necessary.

• Creates program activity calendar to be distributed to members and families


• Use Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites.


• Maintain documentation of participants including daily case notes, statistical, and program reports.

• Ensures that accurate program and member records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority.


• Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general facility safety standards are met and followed by all staff.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Certificate and relevant experience working with children and youth with diverse abilities or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience


• First Aid and Food Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain


• Class 4 Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain


• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations


• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

Hours: Casual hours, Monday – Friday

Rate of Pay: $22.95 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.