Inclusive Child Care Worker

Inclusive Child Care Worker

Date: March 27 2025

Location: Central Okanagan BC (Peachland to Oyama)

Competition Number: 28824/25

BGC Okanagan is hiring an Inclusive Child Care Support Worker. It is an amazing program for children and youth with diverse abilities the program runs Monday to Friday and travels between Lake Country Kelowna and West Kelowna Peachland. This will predominantly be in Early Years settings but may be children up to the age of 19. Inclusive Childcare Workers will promote an inclusive approach and work with different childcare teams within the community.

Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

• 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.

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

We can provide:

• Fun inclusive and positive team environment
• Many opportunities for professional development
• Benefit package and childcare discount

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.
• Supports full inclusion of one or more children in a childcare afterschool care or life skills program and implementing strategies identified by the inclusive childcare consultant(s) defined in the participants support/care plan.
  
• 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.
• Facilitates physical recreational educational social and vocational activities.
  
• Practices culturally safe traumainformed relational and familycentered approaches.
  
• 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 in human/social service field
• One 1 year 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/week Monday to Friday shift can be between 8:00 am6:00 pm

Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour and cost shared benefits

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.