Child and Youth Support Worker

• Assist children and youth with diverse abilities, aged 8 to 18, participate in a group setting
• Enhance an individual’s social skills as they participate in recreational activities within the STAR Club and in their community
• Assist interested youth aged 16 to 18 years of age, to prepare for future employment, including skills training development and volunteer work experience
• Connect individuals served to community programs, resources, and activities
• Identify and offer social, recreational and skill building opportunities that are reflective of individual’s interests, providing support, guidance, and instruction
• Collaborate with team in planning day-to-day activities and follow through with designated activities
• Assist each person to develop, execute, and maintain an Individual Service Plan
• Engage and communicate respectfully and clearly with clients, colleagues, caregivers, and others
• Communicate respectfully to caregivers regarding the client’s program needs and any issues that may arise

• Diploma in a human service-related field and one year recent and related experience
• or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) and/or Mandt is required
• Well-developed interpersonal teaching skills, oral and written communication
• Able to work with persons with disabilities in an inclusive, non-judgmental, and patient manner
• Able to work in a collaborative team
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Able to use Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills
• able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills
• able to build positive and trusting working relationships
• Able to solve problems and adapt to changes in physical, emotional and health needs, as needed
• Ability for light to moderate physical exertion in participating in social and recreational activities with individuals
• Valid First Aid with CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain one
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License, and a clear Driver’s Abstract
• Able to assist children/youth, their families, and caregivers in navigating challenging situations
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Behavioural Interventionist training is an asset

• Great in-house training opportunities
• Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events
• Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment
• Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment
• Work/life balance