Child and Youth Community Support Worker (Casual - Lower Mainland)

at  Strive Living Society

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?

THE POSITION ENTAILS WORKING IN A COMMUNITY SETTING (ONE-TO-ONE) WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, ADHD, FASD AS WELL AS AUTISM, OCD AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WOULD SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME ASSISTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO WORK TOWARDS THEIR GOALS, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion support 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Class 5 or 7N BC Driver’s License required and clean driver’s abstract
• Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with a third-party liability of $2 million
• Minimum of 1 year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Out-of-Country Police Clearance Certificate (if you have lived outside of Canada for 6 months or more)
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• MANDT Training will be offered in-house
• Food Safe Certificate
• 3 professional references

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THESE, BUT DEMONSTRATE YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THE POSITION, STRIVE MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU TO ACQUIRE SOME OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.

without precedence and without prejudice
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work and a Public Health Order, Strive requires all successful applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptance of employment indicates an understanding and consent to disclose this information supported by evidence of vaccination status.
Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.
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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Children and Youth

EDUCATION

Preferred

• High School Diploma or better

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns, and behaviours
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities
• Command of the English language with the ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation.
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills
• The physical ability to perform all the duties required of the position.