Child & Youth (and Developmental) Worker & Supervisor for NorthWest Child Development Center

Company : Northwest Child Development Centre (NWCDC)

Recruiting Company : Hello Hired Inc

Job Title : 3 Roles - Child & Youth Support (and Developmental) Worker and Supervisor

Job type : Full-Time, Permanent position ( 35 hours / week), Hybrid set-up with a mix of in-office and community work.

Location : Working from one of the NWCDC office locations and travelling to the community surrounding Bulkley Valley / Stikine Region , British Columbia

Compensation : $24.61 - $41.46 per hour (based on position, education and experience) + health benefits + mileage allowance + RRSP matching + wellness spending account

• Do you have a background working with kids between 0-18 years old?
• Do you have an academic or work background in the social services field?
• Are you currently residing within commuting distance or open to relocating to Houston, Telwka, Witsat / Morice Town, Hazelton, Katwanga, Terrace or Smithers, British Columbia?

If you answered YES to any of these, look no further! Join the Northwest Child Development Centre (NWCDC) Child and Youth Worker Division!

Position Summary

NWCDC is currently seeking 3 new roles : Child & Youth Support Worker, Child & Youth Support Supervisor and Child & Youth Developmental Worker to join their team.

These roles are a member of a family-centered multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive services to children and youth with support needs and their families.

You would work directly with families, children, and youth with complex needs through assessment, intervention, and support plans.

You will be working from the office or travelling within the community to families homes requiring support or conducting outreach work.

About NWCDC

The Northwest Child Development Centre (NWCDC) is a CARF accredited not for profit organisation with a rich history dating back to 1981.

The NWCDC offers family centred health and social services to support the growth and development of children, youth and families in the communities from Vanderhoof to Atlin, British Columbia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice with culturally safe, trauma-informed, relational, person and family-centered approaches.
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships with families and colleagues.
• Implement strategies and appropriate therapies for supporting infants, young children and youth with support needs or with a likelihood of developmental delay as developed by the supervising professional(s).
• Collaborate with the team to assess client’s needs and then to implement the service plan, adjusting when and where appropriate.
• Collect information and maintain accurate documentation for planning and progress reporting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or certificate in social sciences (Human Services Worker, Child & Youth Care Worker, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work) or related field.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children and / or youth on service plans.
• Experience in using online databases.
• Strong skills for working as a member of a collaborative team, with a great understanding of the strengths of the multi-disciplinary team environment.
• The ideal candidate is fun, creative, energetic, and able to think on their feet and is reliable.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Full driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• COVID-19 Full vaccination required.

Why Join

• Work with a community based, fast growing nonprofit organization with a long history
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on families and children.
• Enjoy a collaborative work culture.
• Work with a supportive team.
• Work for a high growth organization with opportunity for career growth.
• Hybrid work with a flexible schedule.
• Relocation allowance for those willing to relocate.
• Feel good about your work, make a direct impact on families and children’s and HAVE FUN!

How to Apply

Please apply directly through the posting and select which position you are feel you are most suitable for. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Do you require accommodation during the recruitment phase? Please let us know.

NWCDC is committed to diversity and inclusion.