Child & Youth Care Worker

• Works under the supervision of the Behavioural Analyst/Consultant, and or Therapist(s)
• Implements strategies and appropriate therapies for supporting infants and young children with support needs or with likelihood of developmental delay as developed by the supervising professional(s)
• Provide direct goal-oriented assistance to a child, youth and/or family.
• Plan and conduct individual and/or group sessions to promote skill building in identified need areas.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
• Collect information for planning and progress reporting.
• Maintain accurate and current file records on all clients.
• Work within the community to utilize local resources and programs.
• Participate in case conferencing as required.
• Connects family to CYSN worker when it is indicted that they qualify for Disability Services.
• Participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings.
• Flexibility is required to work a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.

• Diploma in a field related to Human/Social Service field or Behaviour Intervention
• One year recent related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and daily access to a vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record review

Emergency Child Care First Aid is an asset.

This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.