Child & Youth Care Worker

Exciting Job Opportunity with North Coast Community Services

Job Title :               Child & Youth Care Worker                            Hourly Wage :   $27.54 to $31.61 / hr

Location :             Prince Rupert                                                       Union Grid Level :   11

Terms :                   Permanent Full Time                                         Hours :   Monday - Friday, Hours to be determined

35 hours per week                                              (evenings, weekends may be required)

Posted :                 December 2025                                                  Start date : January 2026

Benefits :       This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the

BC Government Employees Union ’s Collective Agreement.

This position requires union membership.

Position Overview

The Child & Youth Care Worker (CYCW) supports the inclusion of children and youth with identified developmental delays, disabilities, and / or neurodiverse needs into family and community life.  The purpose of the program is to promote behavioural change and personal growth in children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays. Under the direction of Therapy and / or Behaviour Services the CYCW provides individual intervention sessions, group programs and outreach services that are designed to increase community and life skills and enhance social networks based on established goal-focused plans for behavior management and social and life skills development.

Target Population – Children and youth ages 0-19 with identified disabilities and / or support needs who require goal-focused services to promote functional independence in community and life skills.

Job Duties and Expectations

Works under the supervision of the Behavioural Analyst / Consultant, and or Therapist(s)

• Implements strategies and appropriate therapies for supporting infants and young children with support needs or with likelihood of developmental delay as developed by the supervising professional(s)
• Provide direct goal-oriented assistance to a child, youth and / or family.
• Plan and conduct individual and / or group sessions to promote skill building in identified need areas.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
• Collect information for planning and progress reporting.
• Maintain accurate and current file records on all clients.
• Work within the community to utilize local resources and programs.
• Participate in case conferencing as required.
• Connects family to CYSN worker when it is indicted that they qualify for Disability Services.
• Participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings.
• Flexibility is required to work a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.

NOTE :   This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Core Competencies

Qualifications

Submit cover letter and resume to recruitment@nccspr.ca

NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encouraging applications from qualified candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.