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JOB POSTING 2024-47-05

  • INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
  • Community Living – STAR Program (Socialization, Recreation and Teaching)
  • Community Living Child and Youth Support Worker
  • Wage: $27.54 to $31.61 per hour
  • CLASSIFICATION: Special Services Worker
  • GRID LEVEL: 11, JJEP Wage Grid
  • Part Time, 18 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Permanent
  • Two positions available

    NOTE: This position requires union membership. 

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    Location:  Abbotsford

     Employees will be assigned to site locations in the Abbotsford area, based on program needs, client needs, and schedule requirements.

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Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Manager and/or delegate of Community Living and through active team participation, the Community Living Child and Youth Support Worker is responsible to assist children and youth with diverse abilities (developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder) aged 8 to 18, participate in a group setting. The goal is to further enhance each individual’s social skills as they participate in recreational activities within the STAR Program and in their community.  The Community Living Child and Youth Support Worker will also be responsible for assisting interested youth aged 16 to 18 years of age, to prepare for future employment, including skills training development and volunteer work experience.  This position includes connecting our individuals served to community programs, resources, and activities, with the view to further improving their self-confidence and ability to interact with their peers and community members in a variety of settings.

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Your Role:

Archway’s Community Living Child and Youth Support Worker with the Community Living STAR Program contributes by:

  • Supporting each child and youth to develop a Person-Centered Plan (PCP) reflective of their personal/group goals.
  • Working collaboratively with the children and youth to assist in reaching their goals, within the group setting; reviewing and evaluating their progress, and adjusting their Person-Centered Plan (PCP), as required.
  • Assisting children and youth to follow their Positive Behaviour Support Plan and Safety Plan as provided by their behavior interventionist and/or school setting.
  • Assisting children and youth learn new ways to interact with others in a positive manner.  
  • Identifying and offering social, recreational and skill building opportunities that are reflective of each child/youth’s interests; providing support, guidance, and safe instruction to facilitate participation.
  • Assisting interested youth aged 16 to 18 with finding volunteer work experience options.
  • Accompanying and/or transporting the children/youth to activities with agency vehicles.
  • Working in partnership with families and caregivers to help ensure individual preferences and supports are addressed.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children and families, can work independently and as part of a team, can prioritize their workload effectively, and has excellent relationship building skills.     

Our Offer

  • Wage: $27.54 to $31.61 per hour.
  • A permanent, part-time position at 18 hours per week, availability Tuesdays to Fridays, from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Perks include:

    • Access to online wellness resources.
    • Great in-house training opportunities.
    • Rewarding work in a positive environment.
    • Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview–you will be considered if you have:

  • A Diploma in a related human services/social services field.
  • One year recent related experience.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) or Mandt training.

The Job Requires you to have::

  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, clean driving record and a clear Driver’s Abstract.
  • Valid First Aid with CPR/AED Certification.
  • Well-developed interpersonal teaching skills, oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills; able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to build positive and trusting working relationships.
  • Ability to be flexible and change schedule to meet Program requirements.
  • Ability for light physical exertion in participating in social and recreational activities with the individuals.
  • Ability to assist children/youth, their families, and caregivers to navigate challenging situations.
  • This position requires driving the agency vehicle.
  • A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants are to reference Posting # 2024-47-05 in the subject line.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: jobpostings@archway.ca

Closing date is Tuesday, November 5th

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Your resume may also be forwarded to other programs for their consideration for their job vacancies.  If you do not wish for your application to be shared with other Programs, please include DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER PROGRAMS, in the subject line or the email when you apply. Please also include the posting number in the subject.

Diversity Statement

Archway’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

We are committed to investing in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.

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This deadline for submitting your application is Tuesday, November 5th