Job Description

The City of New Westminster, Parks and Recreation Department runs a variety of recreational programs for children aged 3 – 12 years. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals in providing fun, inclusive programs for children with disabilities. As a One to One Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to children with diverse abilities in participating in our programs. This role is a key part in encouraging and integrating our child participants with varying abilities.

Examples of current programs include: Cooking, Baking, Crafts, Science, Sports, Preschool Programs, Summer Day Camps, and more. This summer, we will need full-time One to One Support Workers to support at Summer Day Camps, but part-time opportunities in the spring and summer are also available.

Responsibilities:
• Provide one to one support for children with diverse abilities
• Help participants be safe and successful in a healthy environment
• Modify instruction and work with children individually and in small groups
• General support in the delivery of programs
• Demonstration of effective leadership and teamwork skills

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Required skills: • Experience working with social, cultural and recreational needs of children with varying abilities • Experience providing excellent customer service to children with diverse abilities and behavioral needs • Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills • Passion for working with children • The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check

Closest intersection: Royal Ave, 6th Street