Youth Support Worker/Recreation Counsellor

Location
Richmond, BC
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Dental care
Paid time off
Casual dress
Extended health care
On-site parking
 
Full job description
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

Apply online at: https://careers.aspirerichmond.com/

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