Casual Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker - North Vancouver

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing primary support to the individual as part of a collaborative team, while working toward personalized goals and ensuring consistent, person-centered care.
• Implementing safety and behavior support plans under the guidance of the broader care team.
• Completing professional documentation, including tracking sheets, daily logs, incident reports, and email communications with the care team.
• Assisting with daily household tasks to maintain a safe and supportive environment—this includes meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, recreational activities, and life skills development.
• Modeling positive behavior, promoting social and emotional well-being, and maintaining clear, professional boundaries at all times
• Driving the youth in the community for family inclusion, cultural events, medical appointments, school and recreational outings.
• Attend team meetings, providing feedback and input into program development. Along with liaising with the extended care team and family.
• Relationship and rapport building by fostering a caring, safe and positive environment.
• Attend ongoing training opportunities to contribute towards decisions within the program.
• Handle float cards, expenses and budgets for the program.

The ideal applicant shall possess

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse, at-risk, mental health challenges and high-risk behaviors. with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth with physical disabilities, mental health concerns and behaviors.
• Confident in effective de-escalation and crisis management skills.
• Trauma-informed lenses of understanding the needs and barriers the youth face, daily.
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities.
• Clear, concise and professional communication and language skills to carry out verbal and written documentation.
• Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, protocols, schedules, safety and behavioral plans.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence.
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to school, appointments and community engagements.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, family and social integration, and modelling appropriate life skills.
• The physical ability to perform all active duties required of the position.
• Ability to support individuals with personal care and hygiene

Qualifications

• & Requirements:
• Class 5 BC Driver's License required and clean driver's abstract
• Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with third-party liability of $2 million
• Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Out of Country Police Clearance Certificate (if you have lived outside of Canada for 6 months or more)
• Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Children and Family Development
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• MANDT Training will be offered in house
• Food Safe Certificate
• 3 professional references

Note

If you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able to assist you to acquire some of the requirement.

Schedule

Monday - Sunday 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm Only ( Day and evening shifts only (no overnights)

Type: Casual

Start date: July 7, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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