Child and Youth Care Worker

_For full job posting, visit the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_

**Position Details**

**Wage**: $19/hour
**Status**: ongoing
**Hours**:18.75 hours a week
**Shift**: Monday
- Friday, 2:15pm - 6:00pm
**Location**: Harbourside Club, 410 Macaulay St, Victoria
**Opportunities**: Professional training and development, supportive work/life balance, career opportunities and internal advancement

**Position Summary**

The Child & Youth Care Worker (CYCW) is a crucial part of a collaborative team that engage in relationship-building and behavior management for children and youth aged 5-12 within our Licensed Care Programs. Child and Youth Care Workers work directly with the children in our club locations to run and facilitate the before and/or after school programs, and are responsible for creating safe, supportive environments and spaces for all the children within the program. CYCW’s do this in align with our Core Values, as well as licensing and CARF accreditation standards and BGC policies and procedures. CYCW’s are supported in their group facilitation by Team Leaders and Child Support Workers in a collaborative team that creates an impactful and important environment and community for all participants.

BGCSVI supports practice through a trauma-informed lens, placing priority on participant, safety, choice, empowerment and skill development.

**Desired Qualifications**
- **Applicants must be 19 years or older **as per licencing regulations
- Relevant Post-Secondary Degree in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work _**or**_ equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 20 hours of training or courses in one of the following areas: child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition
- Current First Aid & CPR C certification (or willing to attain)
- Successful Criminal Record Check
- This position requires proof of double COVID-19 vaccination
- Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Those Who Have:_
- A minimum one-year experience working with children and youth ages 5-12 (camp or licensed child care setting an asset)
- Positive Behavior Support Knowledge
- A demonstrated ability to implement daily activities and events for children in an exciting and engaging manner
- A demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with diverse family systems
- The ability to effectively communicate within a team setting

**To Apply**
- _**Please submit your resume and cover letter **_indicating which position you are applyingforand clearly demonstrating how your experience and qualifications relate to this position
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line _**“Opportunity Changes Everything”**_
- We thank all who apply. In align with our mission, we strive to create safe, supportive places and welcome all to apply.
- **Important Note Regarding COVID-19**_
- This is a front-line position working in direct contact with youth, and it is considered safe according to governmental guidelines for pandemic outbreaks.
- As an organization we are taking the necessary precautions and adhering to all Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) recommendations on sanitization and social distancing in close proximity.
- This position requires double COVID-19 vaccination
- Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_
- **In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization**_
- **BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day**_

**Salary**: $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Due to licensing requirements, you must be 19 years or older for this position. Do you fit this requirement?

Ability to Commute:

- Esquimalt, BC V9A 5E9 (required)

Work Location: In person