Child and Youth Care Worker

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Position Details

Wage: $20/hour

Term: Ongoing

Hours: On-call

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 9:00am / 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: All Club Locations (Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Central Saanich, Esquimalt) Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and 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

• Must be 19 years of age
• Relevant certificate in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work or human social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 months recent related experience with a minimum of 20 hours training in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition to meet licensing standards
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with diverse family systems
• Experience working with children and youth ages 5-16 years

Standard First Aid certification and CPR C

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements creative, intentional, and developmentally-appropriate activities and experiences
• Using a preventative, strengths-based, and positive role model approach, facilitates participant engagement in daily program activities
• Utilizes a learning theory approach (visual, verbal and tactile/experiential) when interacting with participants
• Adheres to CARF accreditation, Agency's policies and procedures, and operates within the Agency's goals and objectives, as outlined in the Model for Success
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants setting clear boundaries, communicating expectations, modeling respectful behavior and maintaining a structured and secure environment
• Nurtures positive relationships and professional communication with families regarding participants' day.
• Ensures the safety of participants. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participates in reviewing and providing feedback on activities and services, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provides/collects data per Agency documentation protocols for attendance, log books and timesheets/expenses
• Assist with self-administration of medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions
• Protects confidentiality and the rights of the person served
• Assists with maintaining environments that are free from threat or harm by identifying, addressing and/or reporting potential risks including enforcing safety rules, inspecting play areas for hazards, ensuring equipment is in safe working condition, overseeing interactions to prevent bullying or unsafe behaviours and providing clear guidelines for safe use of spaces and materials
• Adheres to program-specific schedules for cleaning, inventory of supplies, and other associated maintenance tasks
• Works cooperatively, collaboratively and pro-actively within the team and within position role and boundaries
• Participates as Agency brand champions at community events, committees and other functions as requested including actively serving as a committee member on in-house committees, or participating in Agency events at a booth in community to talk about our Agency work
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested, which may include tasks not listed in this position description but are within the scope of the position, program, and/or department
• Adapts activities and services to meet Individual Care Plans for each participant in collaboration with Team Lead and Supervisor
• Works with Supervisor (and child's support worker, if participant has one) to implement behaviour and learning strategies individualized to the unique needs of each participant and the Care Plan
• Adheres to licensing regulations and reporting requirements
• Ensures youth have a safe way home, and communication is made with the parties necessary confirming pick-up arrangements with parents or guardians, verifying transportation plans, and monitoring departure times. If transportation changes or issues arise, the Child & Youth Care Worker communicates promptly with the necessary parties—such as parents, guardians, or authorized contacts—to confirm alternative arrangements and ensure the youth's safety
• Assists youth with food/meal preparation demonstrating safety strategies

To Apply

• Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating which position you are applying for and 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.

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

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

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

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

Work Location: In person