Job Description

Support Worker - Licensed Programs

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

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Location:

Recreation/Facilities

Employment group:

CUPE Local 454

Hours of Work:

Auxiliary/Casual

Job ID:

25-222 EX



One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.



Working between four Delta Recreation Centers (South Delta Recreation Center, Ladner Community Center, Pinewood Community Center and North Delta Recreation Center), the Program Support Worker will assist in our Licensed Preschool and Out of School Care programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide constant communication with Volunteer Coordinators in regards to the participant's portfolios, background information, program progress and in assessing and dealing with any participant challenges; Maintain regular communication with participant's parents regarding their child's progress; Assist participant to integrate into camp activities and recreation settings; Work with staff to incorporate children with disabilities into licensed programs. This includes being aware of the plans for each day and working together to recognize activities in which the child can participate. Provide input into programs that may need to be modified and assess activities that may not be suitable for the participant; Assist with participants toileting (when necessary); Deal with problems and behavioural issues that may arise.

Qualifications

The preferred applicant will have a background in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education Assistant and/or a related discipline and a minimum of six months related experience working with children and/or youth with disabilities. In addition, the successful candidate should be familiar with and be able to demonstrated experience with inclusion, effective problem management, working effectively as part of a team and developing relationships with staff co-workers.


We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check. Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may occur prior to the posted closing date. Some postings may be closed earlier than advertised based on volume of applicants.


At the City of Delta we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.





We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.

Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.