Youth Support Worker- Part Time Position (20 hours per week) - Richmond, BC 

Promote inclusion by supporting school aged children and youth with developmental disabilities to achieve goals and explore possibilities through participation in community-based activities. With a focus on adventure, excitement, friendship, and fun.

YOUR IMPACT

• Provide direct support to children and youth with developmental disabilities, including those with mental health challenges, complex and/or challenging behavior or support needs.
• Initiate learning opportunities for social, creative, and recreational skill development and enthusiastically participate alongside the children and youth in activities.
• Support individuals to achieve goals based on their own choice, beliefs and desires.
• Establish respectful relationships which promote dignity, self-determination, and well-being.
• Provide meaningful feedback and information to parents/families regarding their child’s learning and development, interests and emerging skills.

YOUR CAPABILITIES

• Relevant post-secondary education in a related field and returning to school in fall 2025.
• Experience supporting children with developmental disabilities or working in a similar environment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Clear, current Criminal Records Check
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Effective people skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization.
• Reliable problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills.

WHAT WE BRING 

Our roots run deep in the Richmond Community with 40 years of program delivery and almost 300 employees. We live and breathe inclusion with a strong belief in the importance of grassroots advocacy, deep connections, and kindness. We treat our employees with the same care as those that we support. In addition to creating rewarding relationships, you can expect respect, flexibility, significant professional development, comprehensive compensation and career growth with us.

In addition to creating rewarding relationships, we offer:

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits package (health, wellness, vision and dental)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Aspire Richmond offers a continuum of care throughout the lifespan of an individual with a disability. This includes early intervention supports for infants and children, child and youth care, adult day and residential services, employment options and more.

Whether you are brand new or a veteran in the community living field, we have a spot for you! Our extensive professional development will allow you to make a meaningful impact right away. We are looking for people who share our passion to create a community where everyone belongs that is rooted in our values of trust, openness, fairness, respect, responsiveness, and continuous learning.