Child and Youth Care Worker

5 months ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

**Why Work for WFC**:
Be part of a grass roots community-based agency committed to developing and strengthening our community together. As a WFC employee, you will benefit from:

- Family-friendly culture and environment
- Making a difference in your local community
- A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals.

**Job Summary**:
**We are looking for Permanent Part-time for minimum 15hrs/week.**

The Child and Youth Care Worker offers individualized support to children and youth facing additional needs, within the framework of a community access program. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of life for these individuals, fostering improved social interactions, heightened communication proficiency, and enhanced recreational skills among peers. Moreover, the program serves as a platform for cultivating abilities that foster greater independence in key domains such as personal care, domestic routines, and engagement within the community.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support children/youth who require extra support. This includes children and youth with Developmental Disabilities, a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or high medical needs.
- Review and evaluate a child specific service plan that includes specific goals to be addressed during the term of service.
- Provide role modelling and coaching for age-appropriate peer, friend, and family interactions.
- Increase access to neighborhood venues, community facilities and leisure opportunities.
- Identify and connect child/youth with community resources, programs, and specialized services.
Help child/youth to increase independent living skills including transportation, community and street safety, money management, shopping, and food preparation.
- Assist youth to complete transition to adulthood activities.
- Liaise and communicate with the family to schedule services, and provide regular verbal feedback about weekly activities, and child/youth participation, strengths, and challenges.
- Provide or arrange transportation to support service activities.
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with clients, their families and other significant figures in the child/youth’s life as well as professional relationships in all environments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records/statistics.
- This position involves flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to accommodate the needs of clients.
- Conduct other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or certificate in an area of study relevant to social/human service (e.g., Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.)
- Minimum 1 years' experience working with children/youth.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding ofchild development and family dynamics.
- Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record and use of own vehicle.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Level C certificate or ability to obtain within the first 3 months of employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to identify health and safety issues for children/youth
- Ability to work collaboratively with the business community, other program staff, therapists, social workers, other related staff and professional consultants and families.
- Excellent verbal, written, instructional and interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends is required.

This position is open to all gender identities. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada; We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

  • Child and Youth Care Worker

    2 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: Westcoast is looking for** permanent part-time for 16 hours per week Child and Youth Care...

  • Child & Youth Care Worker

    6 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: Are you our next **casual-on call** Child and Youth Care Worker? The Child and Youth Care...

  • Child and Youth Care Worker

    5 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: Westcoast is looking for** temporary part-time for 21 hours per week (1 year program) Child...

  • Youth Empowerment Worker

    5 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Full time

    **Youth Empowerment Worker - Running Start Pilot Program** This is a temporary, 15-week contract that will run from May 19 to August 31 for a pilot program that is built off of our existing Youth Empowerment Worker (YEW) program. The program involves working with youth who would benefit from one-to-one support who also have a stated goal of developing...

  • Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

    5 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Alternate Shelter Society Full time

    *Alternate Shelter Society* e are a non-profit organi tion prov - ng residential ervices to youth struggling wi - a range of issues i cluding a - ction, attac - nt disord - , social sk - deficits, anger m ement, contact with law ications* - Child and Youth Care Worker di oma or related degree - /or two years of experience in prov - ng care to youth...

  • Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

    6 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Alternate Shelter Society Full time

    **Alternate Shelter Society** **Qualifications** 1. Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or related degree and/or two years of experience in providing care to youth who have experienced conflict within the family and community at large, and exhibit conduct and behavioral disorders. 2. Practical and theoretical knowledge of adolescent development, youth...

  • Youth Empowerment Worker

    5 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Full time

    **Youth Empowerment Worker - Running Start Pilot Program** Note that this job involves physically running with youth. This is a temporary, starting as soon as possible, ending August 31. It is a pilot program that is built off of our existing Youth Empowerment Worker (YEW) program. The program involves working with youth who would benefit from one-to-one...

  • Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

    5 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Alternate Shelter Society Full time

    **Alternate Shelter Society** **Qualifications** 1. Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or related degree and/or two years of experience in providing care to youth who have experienced conflict within the family and community at large, and exhibit conduct and behavioral disorders. 2. Practical and theoretical knowledge of adolescent development, youth...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    6 months ago

    Port Moody, Canada Spectrum Learning Center Full time

    Job description Youth Care Worker/ Caregiver The shifts would also include covering holidays and weekends. We are looking for people to work on weekends!! Qualifications and Conditions: 1. Relevant College Diploma or University Degree 2. Minimum 1 year experience in child & youth care, or a combination of relevant education & experience working with...

  • Contract Faculty

    5 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Douglas College Full time

    **Work Arrangements** - The Department of Child and Youth Care - in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies at Douglas College - is seeking a contract faculty to teach CYCC courses and practicum.**What Douglas Offers** - DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our...

  • Outreach Youth Worker

    6 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada ACCESS Youth Outreach Services Full time

    **Outreach Youth Worker** The Outreach Youth Worker reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for facilitating our award-winning multi-service mobile drop-in youth centre and outreach program, **Project Reach Out (PRO). **The Outreach Youth Worker will work between Wednesday to Saturday evenings with a team of staff, practicum students and...

  • Child Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job Title: Child Development SpecialistWe are seeking a qualified Child Development Specialist to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. As a key member of our childcare staff, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment that promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.Responsibilities:- Assess...

  • Youth Worker

    2 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada Spirit of the Children Society Full time

    **Youth Enhancement Worker** **Job description** **Reports to: Youth Program Manager** **KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Ability to engage and build a strong rapport with youth by creating a safe, respectful atmosphere while implementing boundaries in a non-judgmental manner. - Responsible for helping with set-up and clean-up of Youth Program...

  • Ft - Residence Worker, Youth and Child (Port

    2 months ago

    Port Coquitlam, Canada Connective Support Society Full time

    Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. ROLE PURPOSE This role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our young learners.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive,...

  • Child and Youth Community Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Strive Living Society Full time

    Job Title: Child and Youth Community Support WorkerAbout the Role:Strive Living Society is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Community Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our community support team, you will work closely with individuals who require support with daily living skills, community integration, and social...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job Title: Early Childhood Educator - Child Care CentreWe are seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to our young children.Key Responsibilities:Assess children's development and create personalized learning...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our young learners.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess children's development and create personalized learning plansProvide exceptional...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job Title: Early Childhood Educator - Child Care SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment that promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.Key Responsibilities:Assess...

  • Early Childhood Educator

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Busy Bees Child Care Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Busy Bees Child Care. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess children's development and create...