Support Worker

Support Worker

Date: June 1, 2026

Competition Number: 58-26/27

Locations: Vernon, BC (Club on 35th)

BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Support Worker for our Early Years Child Care Program at the Club on 35th in Vernon, BC. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to helping every child succeed. In this role, you will support children, ages 5 years and under, who need extra assistance, contributing to a positive and nurturing environment. 

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Program Managers to ensure that programs are responsive to individual needs of members. 
• Participates in individual short- and long-term goal planning and develops and implements quality programs with either modifications or adaptations based on participants needs.
• Promote integration with peers while providing necessary accommodations
• Develops relationships with member’s parents/guardians and ensures effective communication with families. 
• Provides group and/or individual behaviour management, support and develops care plans when necessary.

• Creates program activity calendar to be distributed to members and families
• Use Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites.
• Maintain documentation of participants including daily case notes, statistical, and program reports.

• Ensures that accurate program and member records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority. 
• Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general facility safety standards are met and followed by all staff.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Certificate and relevant experience working with children and youth with diverse abilities or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• First Aid and Food Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Class 4 Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

Please Note:

• This position is open to all applicants
• This position requires union membership

Hours: Casual/on call, Monday – Friday

Rate of Pay: $22.28 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled  

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.