Support Worker – TERM

BGC Okanagan • Vernon, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time, temporary Support Worker for our School Aged Child Care Program at Alexis Park Elementary 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status)

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.

Benefits

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree