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Strive

Casual Specialized Child/Youth Support Worker - Abbotsford

Abbotsford, BC, V2S 4W3, Canada

$29.22 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Pay: $29.22 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living? Strive Living Society is seeking compassionate, enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Specialized Child and Youth Support Workers for our Staffed Resource in Abbotsford.

This position involves working in a two-to-one support setting within our Specialized Resource, providing care to children and youth who are neurodiverse, including those with diagnoses such as Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Seizure Disorders, ADHD, FASD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Developmental Language Disorder. The role also involves supporting youth who may experience significant mental health challenges, including self-injurious behaviours, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and other high-risk or safety-related behaviours.

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.

Shift hours: 6am-2:00pm/2:00pm-10:00pm/10:00pm-6:00am

Pay rate: $29.22 CAD/hour

Why work for Strive?

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.*
Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *
Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *
Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
Competitive paid annual vacation
Generous statutory holiday pay
Generous paid Health Bank
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Referral bonus program
Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
Milestone rewards
Access to community member discounts
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

*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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Providing primary support to the individual as part of a collaborative team, while working toward personalized goals and ensuring consistent, person-centered care.
Implementing safety and behavior support plans under the guidance of the broader care team.
Completing professional documentation, including tracking sheets, daily logs, incident reports, and email communications with the care team.
Assisting with daily household tasks to maintain a safe and supportive environment - this includes meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, recreational activities, and life skills development.
Modeling positive behavior, promoting social and emotional well-being, and maintaining clear, professional boundaries at all times
Driving the youth in the community for family inclusion, cultural events, medical appointments, school and recreational outings.
Attend team meetings, providing feedback and input into program development. Along with liaising with the extended care team and family.
Relationship and rapport building by fostering a caring, safe and positive environment.
Attend ongoing training opportunities to contribute towards decisions within the program.
Handle float cards, expenses and budgets for the program.

The ideal applicant shall possess:

Knowledge and experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse, at-risk, mental health challenges and high-risk behaviors. with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth with physical disabilities, mental health concerns and behaviors.
Confident in effective de-escalation and crisis management skills.
Trauma-informed lenses of understanding the needs and barriers the youth face, daily.
An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities.
Clear, concise and professional communication and language skills to carry out verbal and written documentation.
Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation
Ability to understand and follow health care plans, protocols, schedules, safety and behavioral plans.
Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence.
Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to school, appointments and community engagements.
Knowledge and experience with community resources, family and social integration, and modelling appropriate life skills.
The physical ability to perform all active duties required of the position.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Class 5 BC Driver's License required and clean driver's abstract
Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with third-party liability of $2 million
Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
Positive Behaviour Management Training
Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Children and Family Development
Out of Country Police Clearance Certificate (if you have lived outside of Canada for 6 months or more)
First Aid and CPR Certificate
MANDT Training will be offered in house
Food Safe Certificate
3 professional references

Note: If you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able to assist you to acquire some of the requirement.

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

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.

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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Responsibilities

Provide person-centered care and primary support to children and youth with diverse abilities and complex mental health or behavioral needs, following individualized safety and behavior plans. Support daily living, medication, recreation, life skills, community outings, documentation, and collaboration with families and the broader care team.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, a Class 5 BC driver's license with a clean abstract, a personal vehicle, and $2 million in third-party liability insurance. Required credentials include Positive Behaviour Management Training, First Aid and CPR, Food Safe, criminal record clearances, and three professional references; MANDT training is provided in-house.

Skills

Person-Centered Support
Neurodiversity Support
Crisis Management
De-escalation
Trauma-Informed Care
Behavior Support Planning
Medication Administration
Personal Care
Professional Documentation
Communication
Life Skills Development
Relationship Building
Community Inclusion
Safe Transportation
Team Collaboration
Budget and Expense Management

Benefits

Employer-Paid Extended Health Benefits
Employer-Paid Dental Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Paid Orientation
Paid Training
Professional Development
Paid Vacation
Statutory Holiday Pay
Health Bank
Flexible Schedules
Referral Bonus Program
Health and Wellness Activities
Community Member Discounts
Mentoring and Career Support
Additional Pay in Lieu of Benefits for Casual Employees

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Keywords

Specialized Child and Youth Support
Staffed Residential Resource
Social Services
Community Living
Neurodiversity
Autism
Intellectual Disabilities
Seizure Disorders
ADHD
FASD
Sensory Processing Disorder
Developmental Language Disorder
Mental Health
Self-Injurious Behaviors
Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders
Person-Centered Care
Safety Plans
Behavior Support Plans
De-escalation
Crisis Management
Trauma-Informed Care
Medication Administration
Personal Care
Daily Documentation
First Aid
CPR
Positive Behaviour Management Training
MANDT Training
Food Safe Certificate

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