Posting #: CYS-24-01
Job Title: Key Worker 
Department: Child & Youth Services
Location: Surrey/Langley
Status: Full time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Reports to: Director of Psychology and Social Work, or 
Early Years Coordinator
Union: H.S.A. Health Science Professionals Association
Job Rate: Grid 12, in in accordance with the provincial 
collective agreement between the Health Sciences 
Professional Bargaining Association and the Health 
Employers Association of B.C.

Job Summary:
Join our team to support children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders (including Fetal Alcohol 
Spectrum Disorders, Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions, and related conditions) and their 
families. You will support families in parenting and advocating for their child. As a community services 
change agent, you provide education and consultation to other professionals in the community on best 
practices in working with children and youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. Help us drive positive 
change in our community!

Job responsibilities:
• Work with children and youth who have neurodevelopmental disorders such as FASD, 
CDBC, and related conditions and their families / caregivers
• Function as a community services change agent
• Serve as an internal (to the Centre) case coordinator to clients as assigned including 
performing intake functions
• Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Centre

Qualifications, Skills & Ability Requirements:
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Education (Special Education) or 
Nursing from a post-secondary institution of recognized standing
• Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating a process of individual planning for children and 
youth aged 0 -19 years with complex developmental and/or behavioral needs (preferably 
including neurodevelopmental disorders) and their families and supporting families to access 
and coordinate an array of support services
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, or a second language an asset
• Available vehicle and a valid BC Driver's License
• Available to work some evenings and Saturdays

Who we are and what we offer: 
Since 1953, The Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland has worked to overcome 
societal barriers for those with disabilities and empower vulnerable children and families 
throughout the South Fraser Region. We are passionate about what we do, we enjoy collaboration, 
challenges, and learning. You will be working in a supportive team environment, and all regular employees enjoy a variety of 
benefits, such as health & dental benefits, life insurance, generous vacation and sick time, as well 
as participation in the municipal pension plan. In this role you will have lost of opportunity to learn, 
as well as flexibility and independence. Learn more about The Centre and our services: www.the-centre.org. 

Posting Date: November 12, 2024 Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Direct resumes to: Dr. Brian Katz, Vice President, Child and Youth Services;  

THE CENTRE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are looking forward to reviewing your application, however, due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are 
unfortunately unable to respond to everyone. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To comply with Canadian 
Law, all candidates being offered a position with The Centre must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We wish you 
all the best in your career search!