Casual Specialized Child & Youth Support Worker

Casual Specialized Child & Youth Support Worker - Coquitlam   Job Category  :  Staffed Living Support Services
Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?
Strive Living Society (Strive) is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our progressive non-profit organization asa  Casual Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker, working at our  Coquitlam location.
Pay rate: $29.22/hour

Our programs operate 24/7 with three rotating shifts:
Morning:5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon:1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Overnight:9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
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
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
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 position entails working in a two to one setting at our residential locations with individuals who are diagnosed with developmental delays, mental health, ADHD, FASD, Autism, OCD, self-harming and challenging behaviours. These individualized settings foster opportunities to focus on  behaviour management  and strengthen the bond with each child in the home.

Job Duties Include but not limited to:
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 English language with 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.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Class 5 BC Driver's License required and clean driver's abstract
Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with 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 CRC (if you have lived outside of Canada within the last 5 years)
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 assist you to acquire some of…