Provide direct support to children and youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors in a residential setting. Implement health care plans, manage behaviors, and facilitate community integration while maintaining accurate daily documentation.
Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?
Strive Living Society (Strive) is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our progressive non-profit organization as a Casual Specialized Child and Youth Support Worker, working at our Coquitlam location.
$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.
The position entails working in a two to one setting at our residential locations with individuals who are diagnosed with developmental delays, mental health, ADHD, FASD, Autism, OCD, self-harming and challenging behaviours. These individualized settings foster opportunities to focus on behaviour management and strengthen the bond with each child in the home.
If you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements.
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.
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.
*without precedence and without prejudice*
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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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Requires a minimum of one year of experience or a combination of education and experience, along with a Class 5 BC Driver's License. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain certifications including First Aid, CPR, and Food Safe.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
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