Provide primary, person-centered support to neurodiverse children and youth within a specialized residential setting. Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans, assisting with daily living tasks, and transporting individuals to community engagements.
Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living? Strive Living Society is seeking compassionate, enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Specialized Child and Youth Support Workers. The position is based in our new Specialized Resource residence located in North Vancouver.
This position involves working in a two-to-one support setting within our Specialized Resource residence, providing care to individuals who are neurodiverse this includes diagnoses such as Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Seizures, ADHD, FASD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Developmental Language Disorder. Strive also supports individuals experiencing mental health challenges, self-injurious behavior, and risk-related behaviors. These highly individualized environments allow for focused behavior support and the opportunity to build strong, meaningful connections with each child in the home.
Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!
Strive's Mission is "To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support."
Strive's Vision is "Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life."
Strive offers fully paid benefits, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.
$27.54/hour
*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.
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
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.
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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Market context
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