Exciting Job Opportunity with North Coast Community Services

Job Title:              Child & Youth Care Worker                           Hourly Wage:  $29.22 to 33.54/hr

Location:             Prince Rupert                                                       Union Grid Level:  11

Terms:                  Permanent Full Time                                         Hours:  Monday – Friday, Hours to be determined

35 hours per week                                              (evenings, weekends may be required)

Posted:                 August 2026                                                        Start date: September 2026

Benefits:      This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the

BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.

This position requires union membership.

Position Overview

The Child & Youth Care Worker (CYCW) supports the inclusion of children and youth with identified developmental delays, disabilities, and/or neurodiverse needs into family and community life.  The purpose of the program is to promote behavioural change and personal growth in children and youth who are having difficulties coping as a result of social, emotional, physical, or cognitive delays. Under the direction of Therapy and/or Behaviour Services the CYCW provides individual intervention sessions, group programs and outreach services that are designed to increase community and life skills and enhance social networks based on established goal-focused plans for behavior management and social and life skills development. 

Target Population – Children and youth ages 0-19 with identified disabilities and/or support needs who require goal-focused services to promote functional independence in community and life skills.

Job Duties and Expectations

  • Works under the supervision of the Team Lead – Goal Based Services
  • Implements strategies and appropriate therapies for supporting infants and young children with support needs or with likelihood of developmental delay as developed by the supervising professional(s)
  • Provide direct goal-oriented assistance to a child, youth and/or family.
  • Plan and conduct individual and/or group sessions to promote skill building in identified need areas.
  • Ensure a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for children and youth providing age-appropriate activities with adaptations as needed.
  • Collect information for planning and progress reporting.
  • Maintain accurate and current file records on all clients.
  • Work within the community to utilize local resources and programs.
  • Participate in case conferencing as required.
  • Connects family to CYSN worker when it is indicted that they qualify for Disability Services.
  • Participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings.
  • Flexibility is required to work a variety of shifts to accommodate appointments after school, in the evenings, and on weekends.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Core Competencies

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  • Understanding of and experience working with children and youth living with neurodiversity, physical or cognitive developmental disabilities.
  • Understanding of the challenges facing children and youth with neurodiverse needs and transitions from childhood to youth to adulthood.
  • Experience creating family-centered and person-centered goal-focused plans.
  • Knowledge of how to develop and monitor progress on goals for clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with children and youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs.
  • Upholds the vision, mission, and values of the NCCS in a positive and professional manner.
  • Adheres to NCCS policies and procedures and the standards required by the agency for accreditation purposes.
  • Ability to use standard office information technology and the ability to learn new applications.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
  • Understand, demonstrate, and maintain professional boundaries with co-workers, clients and other stakeholders.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Qualifications

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  • Diploma in a field related to Human/Social Service field or Behaviour Intervention
  • One year recent related experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and daily access to a vehicle
  • Clear Criminal Record review
  • Emergency Child Care First Aid is an asset.

Submit cover letter and resume to recruitment@nccspr.ca

NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encouraging applications from qualified candidates. Only short-listed candidates will