Support Worker

Job summary

The Support Worker provides direct assistance to children with diverse needs, ensuring a nurturing environment and promoting integration with peers. They are responsible for developing care plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and transporting members using club vehicles.

Job details

Support Worker Date: September 11 , 2026 Competition Number: 174-26/27 Locations: Vernon, BC (Ellison and Alexis Park Clubs) Step into a role where every day is a chance to change lives! BGC Okanagan is hiring casual Support Workers for our Child Care Programs at our Ellison and Alexis Park clubs 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! At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age. If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made. 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 Certificate and Food Safe 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/as needed Rate of Pay: $23.64 per hour Closing Date: Upon until filled BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Support Worker provides direct assistance to children with diverse needs, ensuring a nurturing environment and promoting integration with peers. They are responsible for developing care plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and transporting members using club vehicles.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or certificate in a relevant field and have experience working with children and youth. A First Aid certificate, Food Safe certification, and a Class 4 Driver's Licence are required or must be obtained.

Benefits

• Ongoing paid professional development • Positive and supportive team culture

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child care
• Behavior management
• Care planning
• Communication
• Documentation
• First aid
• Food safety
• Driving
• Program planning
• Inclusive practices
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Management
• Medical Records
• Confidentiality
• Risk Management
• Safety Standards

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides