Inclusive Child Care Worker

Location

Vernon, BC | Canada

Job description

Inclusive Child Care Worker

Date: February 21, 2024

Location: Vernon, BC (Club at Alexis Park Elementary)

Competition Number: 223-23/24

BGC Okanagan provides safe and supportive spaces where children, youth and families can experience new opportunities, over come barriers, build positive relationships and build confidence and skills for life. The Inclusive Child Care Worker is responsible for one-on-one and group support of the participant in our School Aged Child Care Program. This is a temporary position until June 28, 2024.

We can provide:

• Fun, inclusive and positive team environment
Many opportunities for professional development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning.
• Evaluates participant and program needs and develops short and long term plans to meet such needs.
• Recognizes, analyzes and manages potential emergency situations such as members aggressive behaviours.
• Reviews and evaluates member progress and makes adjustments to programs as required.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet member needs.
• Liaisons with the participant’s family, their school, other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
• Promotes inclusivity with peers while providing necessary accommodations
• Develops strong relationships with member’s parents/guardians and ensures effective communication with families.
• Maintain documentation of participants including daily case notes, statistical, and program reports
Ensures that accurate program and member records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Certificate and relevant experience working with children and youth with special additional support needs or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CEA certificate an asset
First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Hours: 25 hours per week with additional hours on Pro D Days and Spring Break

Rate of Pay : $25.05 per hour and cost shared benefits if in a permanent position of 20 hours or more

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Salary

$25.05 per hour