Internal/External Posting

Position Title: 1:1 Support Worker Out of School Care

Classification: Non-union

Type of Position: Part-Time Contract

Conditions of Work: On-site

Out of School Care 1:1 Support Worker, 15 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm. Part Time Contract, September 2026 - June 2027. This is an onsite position.  

Overview: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods of East Vancouver, Located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílw̓ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh), and xʷməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam) Nations.

Job Title: Support Worker - Out of School Care

Classification: School Aged Child Worker

Job Summary: The Out of School Care Support Worker supports Kiwassa's vision to grow a welcoming and inclusive community through building safe and engaging spaces to learn and grow. This position provides hands-on activities and care within a multicultural, inclusive out of school care program, with particular emphasis on supporting neurodivergent children - including children with autism - so they can fully participate in the program on their own terms.

Kiwassa's children's programming works directly with vulnerable, high-needs children, many of whom face learning challenges related to trauma, or to insecurities around food, housing, or the settlement process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 1:1 support to the identified child during all program hours
• Developmentally appropriate activity for diverse sensory, communication, and social needs
• Implement and help refine the child's care plan in collaboration with the family, OSC team, OSC coordinator, and any involved consultants
• Support the child's meaningful participation and relationship-building with peers not isolated supervision
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and the program team
• Assist with personal care tasks if required (feeding, toileting, mobility) as specified in the child's care plan
• Attend team meetings and training sessions
• Follow all policies related to child safety, confidentiality, and licensing regulations
• Prepares and serves program snacks/lunch to children as required
• Upholds safety standards as per Kiwassa requirements

Qualifications:

• Six (6) months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• ECE Assistant (ECEA) certification 
  • Assets: Special Needs ECE Certificate, Education Assistant (EA) Diploma/Certificate, Child and Youth Care (CYC) Diploma/Degree, or training as a Behavioral Interventionist (BI).
• Experience working with neurodivergent children, including children with autism, ADHD, or related diagnoses
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or similar de-escalation training (or willingness to acquire within the first three months of employment)
• Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods (e.g., PECS, communication devices/apps, sign supports)
• Training or strong interest in trauma-informed, relational, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches
• Knowledge of positive behavior support (PBS) principles
• Emergency Child Care First Aid (or willingness to acquire within the first three months of employment)
• FoodSafe certificate (an asset)

What we offer:

• Generous vacation plus personal days
• Paid Sick Days 

Wage: $25.17–$27.53/hr (based on qualifications) + $6/hr ECE Wage Enhancement for eligible ECE’s

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including folks with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.  We encourage, though don’t require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter.

Closing Date: July 24, 2026