Support Workers
3 weeks ago
**Wage**:$21/hr + 10% in lieu of benefits ($23.10/hr)
**Hours**:Evenings & weekends; several hours per week for 6-8 weeks
**Location**: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission
- Program opportunities are available year-round, and we recruit for each season closer to the start of the program. Specific program details will be provided._
**Available Program Details**:
**Program**
**Location**
**Day**
**Time
**Start Date**
**End Date**
**Orientation**
Skate
M.S.A (Abbotsford)
Monday
3:15pm
- 4:30pm
15-April
27-May
15th April, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Gymnastics
Chilliwack Gymnastics Club
Thursday
6:45pm -8:00pm
18-April
23-May
11th April, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Skate
Sardis Sports Complex (Chilliwack)
Friday
3:00pm
- 4:15pm
19-April
31-May
12th April, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Baseball
Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School
Saturday
1:15pm-3:00pm
20-April
01-June
13th April, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Swim
Mission Leisure Centre
Sunday
7:45am-10:00am
07-April
09- June
5th April (virtual),
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swim
Cheam Pool
- (Chilliwack)
Sunday
8:15am
- 10:30am
14-April
09- June
14th April; 7:30am to 8:15am
**Position Description**
Canucks Autism Network (CAN) programs give children on the autism spectrum a place to learn sports skills, engage in new activities, and socialize with their peers without the fear of acceptance or the worry of competition. It is a chance for them to build new friendships, confidence, and their skillset. CAN provides a fun and engaging environment where the pace of instruction can be modified to meet our participant’s individual needs. A high instructor-to-participant ratio allows for individualized support and instruction for each participant, and a variety of strategies are used to help participants to be successful, including visual supports. Training is provided to all CAN Support Workers, both in a virtual classroom and on the job.
CAN offers sports & rec programs for children on the autism spectrum which include Active & Multisport (intro to gym-based physical activities and sports), Swim, Skate, and Gymnastics programs. Support workers can sign up for one or for multiple programs during the season.
Under the direction of the Coach and Onsite Supervisor, you will provide lessons and skill development in a program that has been specifically designed to promote physical and social development of children on the autism spectrum.
**Key Functions**
- Provide individualized support to program participants and promote active engagement and learning (This may include behavior, communication and social support)
- Follow lesson plans delivered by the Skills Coach and adapt to participant(s) needs as required
- Facilitate peer to peer interaction and socialization amongst program participants
- Encourage participants to independently partake in activities
- Collaborate with Onsite Supervisor, Coaches and other Support Workers to help the group be as successful as possible
- Help engage and mentor volunteers in participant support as required
- Have fun
**Job Requirements**
- Must be 16 years of age of older
- Previous experience supporting Autistic individuals and other diverse abilities a strong asset but not required
- Relevant post-secondary education and first aid certification an asset
- Fun, enthusiastic, motivated and a positive team player
- Passion to get involved and an eagerness to learn
- Patient, collaborative, adaptable, and respect for children and families
- Willingness to learn and open to receiving feedback
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Punctual and reliable: committed to 100% program attendance
- Excellent people skills and able to build positive relationships with participants
- Please note that all chosen applicants will need to successfully complete our online criminal record check to move forward in the hiring process._
- **March 11**: Training session 1, virtual module enrollment
- **March 21**: Training session 2, virtual module sent out
- **April 12-18**: Orientation Week
- **April 18**: Spring programs begin. Dates vary based on program & location
- **June (middle)**: Spring programs end. Dates vary based on program & location
- CAN follows Provincial Health Authority & WorkSafe BC guidelines._
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