Youth Support Worker/recreation Counsellor

2 days ago

Richmond, Canada Aspire Richmond Support Society Full time

Spark your passion and discover your potential with Aspire Richmond. Join a team that truly cares about what matters to you. Be empowered, challenged and supported to ignite change

**Aspire Richmond** provides a comprehensive continuum of care across the lifespan for individuals with disabilities. Our services include early intervention for infants and children, child and youth care, adult day and residential programs, employment support, and more.

**Recreation Counsellor /Youth Support Worker
- Part Time Position (20 hours per week) - Richmond, BC**

Promote inclusion by supporting school aged children and youth with developmental disabilities to achieve goals and explore possibilities through participation in community
- based activities. With a focus on adventure, excitement, friendship, and fun, Youth Connections is living proof that some of life's greatest lessons are taught in a recreational setting.

**YOUR IMPACT**
- Provide direct support to children and youth with developmental disabilities, including those with mental health challenges, complex and/or challenging behaviour or support needs.
- Initiate learning opportunities for social, creative and recreational skill development and enthusiastically participate alongside the children and youth in activities.
- Support individuals to achieve goals based on their own choice, beliefs and desires.
- Establish respectful relationships which promote dignity, self-determination and well
- being.
- Provide meaningful feedback and information to parents/families regarding their child’s learning and development, interests and emerging skills.

**YOUR CAPABILITIES**
- Relevant post-secondary education in related field.
- Experience supporting children with developmental disabilities or working in a similar environment.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Clear, current Criminal Records Check
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 4 an asset).
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization.
- Reliable problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills.

**WHAT WE BRING**

Our roots run deep in the Richmond Community with 40 years of program delivery and almost 300 employees. We live and breathe inclusion with a strong belief in the importance of grassroots advocacy, deep connections, and kindness. We treat our employees with the same care as those that we support. In addition to creating rewarding relationships, you can expect respect, flexibility, significant professional development, comprehensive compensation and career growth with us.

**In addition to creating rewarding relationships, we offer**:

- Comprehensive employer paid benefits package (health, wellness, vision and dental)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities

**Hourly Rate**:$25.95 -26.83 Hourly

**Hours of work**: Monday-Friday (2-6pm, full days on pro-d days and school breaks)

**Job type**:Part Time (Full time hours during school breaks)

**Location**: Richmond, BC

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.95-$26.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Youth Support Worker : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid and CPR certification? (required)
- Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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