Support Worker

BGC Okanagan•Vernon, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Support Worker for our Early Years Child Care Program at the Club on 35th in Vernon, BC. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to helping every child succeed. In this role, you will support children, ages 5 years and under, 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 and Food Safe Certificate 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.