Child & Youth Home Support Worker

About Community Ventures Society

At Community Ventures Society (CVS) we strive to provide person‑centred support to adults and children who have developmental disabilities by helping them connect with their community and take advantage of opportunities to have a meaningful life.

Casual positions available.

$27.54 per hour (to start).

Burnaby.

The Child & Youth Home Support Worker position involves supporting a youth with developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own home. The successful candidate will facilitate community‑based activities, teach life skills, foster independence, assist in planning social events, and support daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and homework.

• Experience working with children or youth.
• A class 5 driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid training.
• A clean driving and criminal record.
• Willingness to learn and implement Trauma‑Informed Support, Positive Behaviour Supports, and MANDT.
• Ability to connect and communicate with the individuals we serve in a respectful way and be supportive of their needs.
• A positive attitude.

CVS values diversity and encourages applications from individuals whose identities have been historically underrepresented. We welcome contributions in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

CVS supports staff in further education and training, offers opportunities for advancement, and provides compensation including:

• Competitive benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee wellness and recognition programs.
• Counselling.

If you are interested in applying for the Home Support Worker position, please submit your application.