Are you looking for a rewarding and an exciting career in Social Services and Community Living? Strive Living Society is seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as a temporary part-time Child and Youth Case Manager! This position is temporary starting on December 2025 (1-year contract).

As a Child and Youth Case Manager you will be acting as a resource to children and youth in our community programs, their respective family members or care providers and support staff. In addition to coordinating and managing a caseload.

Compensation: $32.48 per hour *Plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Schedule: Between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm, 20h per week (flexible schedule - one day at Head Office)

Why work for Strive?

• Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance

• Paid orientations

• Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development

• Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.*

• Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *

• Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *

• Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits

• Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)

• Competitive paid annual vacation

• Generous statutory holiday pay

• Generous paid Health Bank

• Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance

• Referral bonus program

• Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations

• Health and wellness activities and incentives

• Milestone rewards

• Access to community member discounts

• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

The ideal applicant shall possess the ability to:

• Work closely with involved professionals (Occupational Therapist, Behavior Consultant, Dietician, Health Nurse, etc.) to develop protocols, care plans, and guidelines
• Assist with annual program outcomes action plans and provides quarterly variance reports
• Maintain records and documentation on children and youth, care providers and support staff
• Schedule, attend, facilitate and chair Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings. Assist in the implementation and enforcement of the Individual Service Plans. Develop, review & update ISP's
• Liaise with community members, government organizations, families, officials, professionals, and organization staff to promote community involvement in the program
• Ensure that Individual Program Plans are developed and implemented to assist personnel to carry out programs and activities with individuals served
• Assist care support staff and contractors to identify and access community resources to meet individuals’ needs such as social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services
• Train, coach, develop, supervise, and assure the performance of support staff and contractors. Conduct annual reviews with each personnel member
• Adhere to, promote and enforce Strive's Mission statement, Vision statement and Code of Ethics

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Criminal Record Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, and/or equivalent of education, training and experience in a related field

• Two years work-related experience as a case manager (or similar position) with children and youth with disabilities

• Awareness of and respect of the human rights of persons-in-care

• Exceptional communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines

• Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate & CPR Level C Certificate

• Mandt Certificate (Training provided)

• Class 5 BC Driver’s License

• Reliable Personal Vehicle and business insurance with third-party liability of $2 million

• Eligibility to work in Canada

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”

Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”

Strive offers fully paid benefits benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.

*without precedence and without prejudice*

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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