Program Support Worker, Supported Child Development

**Location**:Squamish **Compensation**:$25.95
**Hours of Work**:20 hrs/wk; days and times vary. **Position posted on**:April 15, 2025

**Nature of position**:Permanent, Part-Time **Start date**:As soon as possible

**ABOUT SSCS**:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and

established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area
- from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to

Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development,

childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth

services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support

our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS

served 6900 individuals and families in our region.

**Contribution**:
The program support worker is responsible for implementing the team based Supported

Development program goals with direction from the Supported Child Development

Consultant and the centre supervisor, in accordance with the goals and philosophies of the

particular childcare setting(s). The work involves planning and carrying out, in conjunction

with the other staff and professionals, activities to promote social and personal

developmental of children who require extra support and liaising with family.

**Qualifications**:
1. ECE certificate and/or childcare related training. Equivalent courses and education

could be considered in some circumstances.

2. One or more completed post-basic courses in special needs education or

equivalent workshops in child development and disabilities.

3. Minimum two years experience working with children.

4. Valid First Aid Certificate.

5. Certain positions may require a valid driver’s license.

**Job skills and abilities**:
1. Strongly demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team setting, be well organized, flexible

and able to adapt easily to new situations.

3. Demonstrated understanding and practice of family centred care.

4. Considerable knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural and/or

developmental difficulties.

5. Experience adapting and modifying childcare environments, routines, activities and

materials to ensure maximum participation for all children.

**Responsibilities**:
A. Children and Families:
1. Assist in planning, implementing and maintaining developmentally

appropriate activities that meet the needs of each child in all areas of

development within an inclusive setting.

2. Conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis that

promotes emotional growth.

3. Assist children with equipment or activities for daily living, i.e. diapering,

4. Implement and follow appropriate behaviour management programs when

necessary, demonstrating patience and consistency.

5. Value and respect each parent’s ideals, culture, concerns, and additional

needs.

B. Child Care Settings:
1. Help provide support for staff in other programs with direction from the

Supported Child Development Manager, i.e. resources, suggestions,

techniques, etc. to enable them to implement strategies from supported

childcare in their programs.

2. Show a commitment for a team approach toward inclusion, therefore

assisting staff in day-to-day operation of the programs, while complementing

the required staff/child ratio.

3. Help with other centre duties when appropriate, as directed by the

Supported Child Development Manager and/or Centre Supervisor. These

duties may include housekeeping tasks, documentation, meetings, etc.

C. Program:
1. Attend planning and progress meetings to assess individual child’s goals and

plans and attend staff meetings to discuss program plans and goals.

2. Participate in parent/professional conferences as required.

3. Communicate with the Supported Child Development Consultant/Centre

Supervisor on a regular basis regarding the progress of each child receiving

support.

4. Maintain documentation as outlined in the Program Operating Manual.

5. Help gather supported childcare resources and store them appropriately.

6. Pursue ongoing professional development through attendance at courses or

caregivers.

7. Other related duties as required.

**Requirements**:
1. Criminal Record Review.

2. Signed confidentiality form.

3. Approved reference check.

**Benefits and Perks**:
**Healthcare**:We offer an extended health program through Group Health that covers MSP

premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance,

and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The

premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.**

**Vacation & Leave**:Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first

and second year of employment. After the first two years