Support Worker - Metro Vancouver

Wage: $21/hour + 10% in lieu of benefits ($23.10/hr)
Hours: Evenings & weekends; several hours per week for 6-8 weeks 
Locations: Please note that this position is located at various facilities in the Metro Vancouver area

The Canucks Autism Network is looking to welcome some new Support Workers to the team for this upcoming Winter 2025 Season!

Available Winter 2025 Programs:

Coquitlam

• Skate @ Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex: Saturdays, January 18 to March 1, 2025 from 2:00-4:15 pm

Surrey

• Gymnastics @ Splitz Gymnastics Cloverdale: Sundays, January 19 to March 2, 2025, from 6:30-7:45 pm.

Maple Ridge

• Swim @ Maple Ridge Leisure Centre: Saturday, January 11 to March 15, 2025, from 11:45-2:30 pm. 

**Extra Note: This is for our upcoming Winter 2025 Program season, which runs from January to March. Program opportunities are available year-round, and we recruit for each season closer to the start of the program. Specific program details will be provided during the recruitment process.

CAN offers sports & rec programs for children on the autism spectrum which include Multisport (intro to gym-based physical activities and sports), Swim, and Skate programs. Gymnastics, Hockey, & Music are also offered in a few of our program regions. Support Workers may sign up for one or for multiple programs during the season, we just ask that commit to all sessions within a season.

Under the direction of the Coach and Onsite Supervisor, you will provide lessons and skill development in a program that has been specifically designed to promote physical and social development of children on the autism spectrum.

Key Functions

• Provide individualized support to program participants and promote active engagement and learning (this may include behaviour, communication, and social support)
• Follow lesson plans delivered by the Skills Coach and adapt to participant(s) needs as required
• Facilitate peer to peer interaction and socialization amongst program participants
• Encourage participants to independently partake in activities
• Collaborate with Onsite Supervisor, Coaches, other Support Workers and Volunteers to help the group be as successful as possible
• Help engage and mentor Volunteers in participant support as required
• Have fun!

Job Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Previous experience supporting Autistic individuals and other diverse abilities a strong asset but not required
• Relevant post-secondary education and first aid certification an asset
• Fun, enthusiastic, motivated and a positive team player
• Passion to get involved and an eagerness to learn
• Patient, collaborative, adaptable, and respect for children and families
• Willingness to learn and open to receiving feedback
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Punctual and reliable: committed to 100% program attendance
• Excellent people skills and able to build positive relationships with participants

Additional Requirements (skate and swim programs)

• If you are applying for a skate program, you must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop with ease, and able to physically support a beginner participant on the ice
• If you are applying for swim, you must feel comfortable in all depths of the pool

We thank all of those who apply but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that all chosen candidates will need to successfully complete our online criminal record check to move forward in the hiring process. Additionally, successful candidates/new employees must complete all training and necessary paperwork prior to starting the program.

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