Inclusive Child Care Worker

Inclusive Child Care Worker

Date: February 12 2025

Location: Central Okanagan BC (Peachland to Oyama)

Competition Number: 24224/25

BGC Okanagan is hiring an Inclusive Child Care Support Worker for our group based Aspire Program.

Aspire is an amazing program for children and youth with diverse abilities the program runs Monday to Friday afterschool and travels between Lake Country Kelowna and West Kelowna.Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! Supporting children with a range of support needs predominantly in the Early Years program but could include children and youth up to the age of 19.

What We Can Provide:

• At BGC Okanagan we dont just offer jobs we offer lifechanging opportunities.
• Imagine a journey where your professional development isnt just encouraged its sponsored!
• With our shared benefit plan paid vacation sick time and 40 childcare discounts weve got your back every step of the way.
• Feeling ambitious Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence.
• A fun inclusive and positive team environment!
• Benefits package and childcare discount

So what are you waiting for Come join a team that trusts values and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in assessment goal setting and program planning.
• Evaluates client needs and develops shortterm plans to meet such needs.
• Supporting children with a range of support needs in their childcare setting.
• Assists members to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assist members with activities of daily living social development and/or behavioral management. Teaches and assists members with activities such as grooming basic cooking money management shopping household safety pet care. Facilitates physical recreational educational social and vocational activities.
• Recognizes analyzes and manages potential emergency situations such as members aggressive behavior to minimize potential ensures no harm comes to the members and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Reviews and evaluates member progress and adjusts programs as required.
• Identifies social economic recreational physical vocational and educational services in the community that will meet member needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies professionals government officials and the community.
• Promote inclusivity with peers while providing necessary accommodations
• Develops relationships with members 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 support needs or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• ECE or ECE Assistant certificate and asset
• Valid drivers license and vehicle as travel is required between clubs
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday; shift times can occur anytime between 7:30am6pm

Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour plus costshared 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 youre 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted.