Child and Youth Worker | Casual

Job summary

The Child and Youth Worker ensures the provision of an enriched leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development. They promote an inclusive program within the community through the activities offered.

Job details

Is shaping the minds of the next generation part of your life’s calling? Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for a Child and Youth Worker position. This role ensures the provision of an enriched leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development. The Child and Youth Worker ensures that the activities being offered are designed to promote an inclusive program within the community. Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social! Job Title: Child & Youth Worker Location: Vancouver/Richmond Start Date: As soon as possible Term/Status: Casual Hourly Wage: $26.43 - $29.26 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits What We Offer: On-the-job training Professional development Community involvement An inclusive work environment Requirements/Education/Experience: Certificate or minimum of 1 year in related studies toward a degree such as Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies, Child Care, Social Sciences, or Education. Minimum 1 year direct experience with children and youth in a recreational setting. Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Formal training in the area of skill development and behavior management an asset. Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility and endurance for recreational activities. Criminal Record Clearance Medical Clearance Valid First Aid/CPR Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication Basic computer literacy Eligible to work in Canada This position requires union membership

What you’ll do

The Child and Youth Worker ensures the provision of an enriched leisure program by providing opportunities for learning and skill development. They promote an inclusive program within the community through the activities offered.

Requirements

Candidates must have a certificate or a minimum of one year in related studies toward a degree in fields such as Therapeutic Recreation or Education, along with at least one year of direct experience with children and youth in a recreational setting. Additional requirements include strong interpersonal skills, physical capabilities, and clearances for criminal record and medical status.

Benefits

• On-The-Job Training • Professional Development • Community Involvement • An Inclusive Work Environment

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Physical strength · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Building
• Behavior Management
• Skill Development
• Physical Strength
• Mobility
• Endurance
• Communication
• Computer Literacy

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation