Available Positions
Inclusive Child Care Support Worker
Exciting Job Opportunity with North Coast Community Services
Job Title: Inclusive Child Care Support Worker Hourly Wage: $25.95 to $29.76
Location: Prince Rupert Union Grid Level: 10
Terms: Casual (up to 18 hours per week) Hours: On call as needed Mon – Fri
Posted: November 2024 – open until filled Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. In collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and working in the NCCS’s Family Connection Centre’s Inclusive Child Care Services (ICCS), under the supervision of the ICCS Consultant, the ICCS Support Worker provides individualized help for children and youth on the ICCS caseload in childcare settings as assigned by the ICC Consultant. The services provided by the ICCS Support Worker promote the inclusion and participation of children with identified delays in development or behavioural needs and provides learning opportunities to address goals identified on the Support Plan.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and that quality services include culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices. As a member of an energetic team, the successful candidate will follow a work schedule to provide child-specific support services at assigned childcare centres and implement strategies and activities contained in the Individual Support Plan. The Support Worker helps the childcare provider and the ICCS Consultant develop and monitor strategies that facilitate a child’s participation in indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and personal care activities. The Support Worker also helps to ensure a healthy and safe environment and identifies and removes potential hazards. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with children, youth, and colleagues.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education with an additional competency in special needs or another field related to child development, or human / social services
- 1-year recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer and contract manager
- Valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and daily access to a vehicle
- Clear Criminal Record review
- Physical ability to complete job duties and expectations
- Current Approved First Aid
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill at [email protected]
Available Positions
Family Support Worker
Job Title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Hourly Wage: $29.17 to $33.49
Location: Prince Rupert Union Grid Level: 12
Terms: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30
Part-time positions also available (evenings, weekends may be required)
Posted: November 2024 – open until filled Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. In collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and working in the Family Skills – Out of Care Program under the supervision of Executive Director, the Family Support Worker (FSW) provides supports to parents, foster parents, and guardians in the development of life, parenting and social skills. The FSP-OCP offers culturally appropriate activities and supports while supervising visits for parents whose children are in the care of MCFD. The FSW assists the team to: 1. Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify client plans within program guidelines; 2. Identify potential risks; 3. Facilitate educational sessions, and problem-solving with clients related to parenting and family functioning prepare activity agendas and facilitate groups and individual sessions addressing specific social/life skills development goals; and 4. Evaluate effectiveness of intervention plans and solve programs as needed with supervisor.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and that quality assessment and intervention services include culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices. As a member of an energetic team, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in a field related to human or social services, psychology, nursing, etc.
- One-year experience working with children and families
- OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer and the contract manager.
Core Competencies include:
- Strong skills for effective communication – listening, speaking, and writing
- Ability to use standard office technology and ability to learn new programs and applications
- Utilization of effective conflict resolution strategies appropriate for children and youth
- Knowledge of delays in functional skill development that children and youth with support needs may display
- Understands, demonstrates, and maintains professional boundaries with co-workers, clients and community partners
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill at [email protected]
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encouragin applications from qualified candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Available Positions
Occupational Therapist
Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Location: Prince Rupert, travel required
Salary: $45.73 – $54.63 per hour Start date: As soon as possible
Terms: Permanent Full Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day
35 hours per week (flexibility to meet client needs)
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
Posted: November 2024, open until filled
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is a Speech-Language Pathologist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an SLP as well.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Community Services Society (NCCS) has a position available for an Occupational Therapist in the incredible community of Prince Rupert where adventure abounds. A port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast, the City of Prince Rupert offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventure, epic fishing, wildlife viewing plus rich local culture. Explore the uniqueness of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and the many other Hiking, Paddling , and Skiing options in the region. Immerse in the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast. Take advantage of access to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Central Coast with BC Ferries.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. As a member of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team, under the supervision of the Team Lead for Goal Focused Services, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements, and evaluates individually designed programs of intervention and provides related assistive technology, educational, vocational, and recreational recommendations for children and youth with physical disabilities and/or neurodiverse needs. The goal of the OT program is to help children and youth meet developmental milestones, minimize physical and sensory challenges, and improve success in self-care, play, self-regulation, and community participation.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and embraces the need to demonstrate compassion while consistently maintaining professional boundaries with employees, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders. As a
member of an energetic team whose mandate is to provide quality assessment and intervention services using culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of an entry-to-practice occupational therapy program
- Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in pediatric OT service delivery and supervision of a Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Ability to use standard office and communication technologies and learn new applications
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
Assistance: Relocation assistance and temporary housing may be available if required.
Information about loan assistance:
https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-program#What_is_available?
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is a speech-language pathologist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an SLP as well.
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill at [email protected] Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Available Positions
Speech-Language Pathologist
Job Title: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Location: Prince Rupert, travel required
Salary: $47.24 – $54.64 per hour Start date: As soon as possible
Terms: Permanent Full Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day
35 hours per week (flexibility to meet client needs)
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
Posted: November 2024, open until filled
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is an occupational therapist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an OT as well.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Community Services Society (NCCS) has a position available for a Speech-Language Pathologist in the incredible community of Prince Rupert where adventure abounds. A port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast, the City of Prince Rupert offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventure, epic fishing, wildlife viewing plus rich local culture. Explore the uniqueness of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and the many other Hiking, Paddling , and Skiing options in the region. Immerse in the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast. Take advantage of access to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Central Coast with BC Ferries.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. As a member of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team, under the supervision of the Team Lead for Goal-Focused Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist develops, implements, and evaluates individually designed programs of intervention to address speech, language, and social communication needs and supports recommendations for related assistive technology, educational, vocational, and recreational recommendations for children and youth with communication disabilities and/or delays in speech and language development. The goal of the SLP program is to help children and youth meet developmental milestones, minimize physical challenges that can impact speech production, enhance social communication success, and improve family community participation through the provision of effective communication strategies.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and embraces the need to demonstrate compassion while consistently maintaining professional boundaries with employees, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders. As a
member of an energetic team whose mandate is to provide quality assessment and intervention services using culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology program
- Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in pediatric SLP service delivery and supervision of a Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Ability to use standard office and communication technologies and learn new applications
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
Assistance: Relocation assistance and temporary housing may be available if required.
Information about loan assistance:
https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-program#What_is_available?
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill at [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Available Positions
Exciting Job Opportunity with North Coast Community Services
Job Title: PEACE Program Counselor Hourly Wage: $37.18 – $48.04
Location: Prince Rupert Union Grid Level: 13-P
Benchmark: Children who Witness Abuse Counselor
Terms: Permanent Full-Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30
38.5 hours per week (some evenings Saturdays may be required)
Posted: December 2024, Open until filled. Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: As per the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
THE JOB: North Coast Community Services Society (NCCSS) is a not-for-profit society that provides a wide variety of support to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert, on Haida Gwaii, and to the surrounding coastal communities. The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Program Counselor provides individual and group counselling to children and youth between the ages of three (3) and eighteen (18) years of age who have witnessed family violence within their home environment. Support is also offered to the non-offending caregivers by providing relevant information about the impact that witnessing the cycle of violence has on children and youth. The PEACE Program Counselor is responsible for increasing public awareness and education on the effects of witnessing abuse and violence. PEACE Toolkit – BC Society of Transition Houses
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for a motivated and compassionate person who communicates easily with people and who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and that quality assessment and intervention services include culturally inclusive and trauma-informed practices. As a member of an energetic team, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social service field
- 2 years of recent related experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
Core Competencies include:
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate culturally safe, trauma-informed, person and family-centered approaches.
- In-depth knowledge of how abuse and family violence affect children and youth.
- Strong skills for effective communication – listening, speaking, and writing
- Ability to use standard office technology and ability to learn new programs and applications
- Utilization of effective conflict resolution strategies appropriate for children and youth
- Understands, demonstrates, and maintains professional boundaries with co-workers, clients and community partners
This role is located in the incredible community of Kxeen/Prince Rupert on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Ts’msyen and Haida people, where adventure abounds. A port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast, the Kxeen/Prince Rupert offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventure, epic fishing, wildlife viewing, plus rich local culture. Explore the uniqueness of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and the many other hiking, paddling and skiing options in the region. Immerse in the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast. Take advantage of access to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Central Coast with BC Ferries.
Relocation assistance is available for out-of-town candidates.
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill, [email protected]
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.