Support Worker

Support Worker

Date: October 6, 2026

Competition Number: 198-26/27

Location: Armstrong, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time, term, Support Worker for our School Aged Child Care Program at our club in Armstrong. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to helping every child succeed. In this role, you will support children who need extra assistance, contributing to a positive and nurturing environment. This is a temporary position that ends March 31, 2027 with the possibility of renewal.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

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!

R****esponsibilities

• 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 always met and followed by all staff.

• Performs other related duties as required.

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 Certificate and Food Safe 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

Hours: 14 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 2pm start

Rate of Pay: $23.64 per hour

Closing Date: October 12, 2026

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.