Child and Youth Support Worker

Organization name
Archway Community Services
General Location
Mainland/Southwest
Job posting date
Application deadline
Job description

JOB POSTING #2026-47-01
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
STAR (Socialization, Teaching, and Recreation) Club
Child and Youth Support Worker 
Wage: $27.54 per hour 
GRID LEVEL: 11, JJEP WAGE GRID
CLASSIFCATION: Special Services Worker
1 Part Time: 18 hours per week, Monday to Thursday evenings with an occasional Friday, 
from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM 

2 Casual/on-call positions: Monday to Friday, availability 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

This position requires union membership.

Assists Children and Youth with Diverse Abilities
Join the team at Archway
Come Help Us Help People

Location:  Abbotsford
Employees will be assigned to site locations in the Abbotsford area, based on program needs, client needs, and schedule requirements.

On Site 

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Community Living Supervisor and through active team collaboration, the Child and Youth Support Worker is responsible to assist children and youth with diverse abilities, aged 8 to 18, participate in a group setting. The goal is to further enhance an individual’s social skills as they participate in recreational activities within the STAR Club and in their community. The Child and Youth Support Worker will also be responsible for assisting interested youth aged 16 to 18 years of age, to prepare for future employment, including skills training development and volunteer work experience. This position includes connecting our individuals served to community programs, resources, and activities, with the intention to further improving their self-confidence and ability to interact with their peers and community members in a variety of settings.

Key responsibilities

Archway’s Child and Youth Support Worker with STAR Club contributes by:

  • Brings energy and passion to the role, inspiring others through enthusiasm and professionalism.
  • Identifies and offers social, recreational and skill building opportunities that are reflective of individual’s interests, provides support, guidance, and instruction to encourage participation.
  • Collaborates with team in planning day-to-day activities and follows through with designated activities while balancing adaptability as needed.
  • Assists each person to develop, execute, and maintain an Individual Service Plan, which is reflective of their personal goals through assessments and in conjunction with MCFD outcomes. All individual Services Plans are reviewed and evaluated for progress, with the flexibility to adjust goals as needed.
  • Engages and communicates respectfully and clearly with clients, colleagues, caregivers, and others.
  • Communicates respectfully to caregivers regarding the client’s program needs and any issues that may arise.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children and families, can work collaboratively with a team, and has excellent relationship building skills.

Qualifications (education, experience, skills)

Getting an Interview – you will be considered if you have:

  • Diploma in a human service-related field and one year recent and related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) and/or Mandt.
  • Behavioural Interventionist training is an asset.
  • Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License, clean driving record and a clear Driver’s Abstract. 

The Job Requires you to have:

  • Well-developed interpersonal teaching skills, oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with persons with disabilities in an inclusive, non-judgmental, and patient manner.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
  • Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to solve problems and adapt to changes in physical, emotional and health needs, as needed.
  • Ability for light to moderate physical exertion in participating in social and recreational activities with individuals.
  • Ability to assist children/youth, their families, and caregivers in navigating challenging situations.
  • Valid First Aid with CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain one.
  • A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment. 
Hours of work (e.g., 37.5 hours per week, etc)
1 part-time position at 18 hours per week, availability Mondays to Thursdays with the occasional Friday, from 3:30pm-8:00pm. and 2 Casual positions availability Monday to Friday, from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Compensation (wage only)
$27.54 per hour
How to apply
TO APPLY
Interested applicants are to reference Posting #2026-47-01 in the subject line.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Email: jobpostings@archway.ca
Subject: Job Posting #2026-47-01