Worker/Educational Assistant
Location
North Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
Urgently hiring
Job Description
$25.00 -$27.00 hourly
Saplings Outdoor Program is seeking an individual responsible for ensuring day-to-day support is provided to an individual by enhancing their quality of life and meeting the values/expectations of Saplings Outdoor Program. We are looking for an individual who can commit full-time from now-June 2024. Individual chosen will be given training for the position in both support as well as nature-based education.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans or care plans for children requiring extra support; incorporate children requiring extra support into regular programming when possible or ensure alternate plans are available; identify the abilities, interests, and needs of children and recommend individualized and group activities based on these.
- Assist program staff to create an indoor and outdoor environment that allows for accessibility to and safety of children requiring extra support.
- Ensure activities accommodate and promote inclusion in all aspects of the program.
- Conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis.
- Discuss background information with parents to offer continuity between home and program (i.e. using similar routines and structure); record pertinent information daily in the communication book and report problems and concerns to senior staff.
- May recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals, such as behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists in cooperation with instructor/leader.
- Participate in meetings with families when required.
- Work with appropriate agencies to acquire resources for children requiring extra support.
- Assist children with toileting/diapering if required.
- Administer medications as required in accordance with established policy.
- Attend program planning and staff meetings to assess and discuss program plans and goals.
- Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry.
- Responsible to fill out accident report forms.
- Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.
- Be familiar with and consistently apply the principals of Saplings Outdoor Program; Mission, Vision, Values, Policies, and Procedures.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and act according to Saplings Outdoor Program Performance Standards, demonstrating respect for all individuals.
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduation and up to 6 months experience working with children or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Police Information Check.
- Emergency Child Care First Aid or Standard First Aid including CPR B or higher.
- BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification (or willing to obtain).
Desired Qualifications:
- ECE certificate or family license with min. 40 hours of work experience.
- Post basic ECE training.
- Training/courses in behavioral/developmental challenges, autism spectrum, special needs therapies.
- Completed guiding and caring courses.
- Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome.
- Demonstrate effective communication interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate flexibility and strong organization skills.
- Familiarity with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Working knowledge of computers and software such as; Microsoft Word, email and the internet.
- Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to motivate others.
- The ability to recognize the cause and meaning of abnormal behaviour indicative of a significant emotional and or psychiatric change and respond therapeutically.
- Ability to handle crisis situations in an effective manner.
Hours of Work:
Monday- Friday 9:00-2:30pm based on child’s attendance
Job Types: Full-time,
Salary: $ 25.00-27.00 per hour
About Saplings Outdoor Program: Saplings Outdoor Program is a nature-based program located in West Vancouver for children ages 2.5-9 years old. The main purpose of our program is to provide children with an opportunity to connect with the environment in a safe and enjoyable way. Nature is a child’s best education.
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$25 - $27 per hour
