Youth Services Worker | Temporary Full Time - #1984

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Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

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Job Description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential.

Job Title: YOUTH SERVICES WORKER | #1984
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: May 05, 2025 (ending August 22, 2025)
Term/Status: Temporary Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex based schedule (possible weekend and evening shifts) // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $22.00 as per collective agreement

The Role:

This position provides life skills training to youth with disabilities between the ages of 17 to 19. The successful candidate will teach life skills such as: achieving independence, obtaining identification, touring colleges, banking, applying for Persons with Disabilities Benefits, using transit and exploring job opportunities. The candidate will co-facilitate in Family Support groups and develop resource guides for families. They will act as an advocate for client groups in the community, assist in community development and provide public education on topics related to disability issues.

*This position is subject to funding by Canada summer jobs. Position is conditional based on approval of application request by Service Canada.

What We Offer:

On-the-job Training
Educational and training opportunities
Community involvement
An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

Post-secondary education or training in a related field (Social Services, Human Services, or Education)
Must be between ages of 18-30 at intake time, legally entitled to work in Canada
Criminal Record Clearance
Medical Clearance
Valid First Aid/CPR
Valid class 5 driver’s licence and use of a car is an asset
Demonstrated competency in English
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
Must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee status

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a non-profit association which supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to realize their full potential through new opportunities, personal choice, and community involvement. Areas within our association include: Infant Development, Integrated Child Care, Respite Care, After-school Leisure and Life Skills Programs, Supported Work and Employment Programs, Community Access, Residential Group Homes, Semi-Independent Living and our Head Office which is located in Richmond. Visit our website to see more details about DDA. www.develop.bc.ca or email your resumes to jobs@develop.bc.ca (job title or competition number must be entered in the subject line of your email)

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