Job Description

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Position Summary

The Support Worker provides one-on-one support for children in a licensed group child care setting for school-age children during the school year, including holiday camps and Pro-D Days. The Support Worker is expected to build relationships with children and families within their designated program while complying with licensing regulations and Agency policy and procedures. The Support Worker is responsible for helping the staff team implement innovative activities within their program area that inclusively engages their child participant in a safe environment of belonging. The ideal candidate will bring to their role energy, creativity, dependability, organization, a passion for empowering all children and a general attitude of support to the Boys and Girls Club as well as the community served.

The program is designed for children ages 6-12 years.

Position Details

Wage:

$19/hour

Status:

Summer contract

Employment term:

June 23-August 22, 2025, with possibility for extension with reduced hours after August 22

Hours:

40 hours/week

Shift:

Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location:

Harbourside Club, 410 Macaulay St, Victoria

Starting date:

June 23

Opportunities:

Professional training and development, supportive work/life balance, career opportunities and internal advancement

Duties and Responsibilities

Implements structured, creative, and developmentally-appropriate programs Utilizes behaviour and learning strategies that are individualized to fit the participant needs and abilities based on their Care Plans Understands, promotes and adheres to site and program-specific boundaries and expectations of behaviour and conduct, licensing regulations, CARF, Agency policies, protocols, procedures, and industry standards of practice Facilitates participant engagement in daily program activities Communicates changes in participant behaviours, including the delivery and implementation of Care Plans - where applicable Develops and implements program-specific expectations Employs preventative strategies and uses a strength-based approach when interacting with participants Actively engages and role models positive behaviours when leading activities Utilizes learning theory approach (visual, verbal and tactile/experiential) when interacting with participants Provides direct supervision and sets healthy boundaries including physical, environmental, emotional, psychological, and social to ensure participants safety Contributes to the implementation and/or development of innovative age-appropriate programs Develops an Individual Care Plan which supports family involvement, as needed Liaises between staff, families, Supervisor and other internal Agency contacts when necessary for resource referrals Implements appropriate protocols and procedures when conflict arises within the staff team, supervisor, participants, and/or families

Desired Qualifications

Minimum high-school diploma, plus one year of recent experience working with children and youth ages 6-12 years (camp or licensed child care setting an asset) Minimum of 20 hours of training or courses in one of the following areas: child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition Demonstrated innovative and inclusive program planning and a preventative approach to behavioral management Excellent communication skills Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B Reliable transportation Successful Criminal Record Check Clearance

To Apply

Please submit your

resume and cover letter

In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line

"Opportunity Changes Everything"

The job posting will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all who apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership.

Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let's discuss options! Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org

In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island?is proud to be an?equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within?the organization

BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, WSANE?, T'sou-ke, MAlexe? and Scia'new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Due to Childcare Licencing requirements, this job requires you to be 19 years or older. Do you fit this requirement?
Work Location: In person