Support Worker (TERM)

Date: May 14, 2026

Competition Number: 38-26/27

Locations: Vernon, BC (Alexis Park Elementary)

Step into a role where every day is a chance to change lives!
BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time, temporary Support Worker for our School Aged Child Care Program at Alexis Park Elementary in Vernon, BC. 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 temporary role ends February 28, 2027. The position is scheduled for 40 hours/week from July 2 to August 31, and 15 hours/week from September 1 to February 28, with a high likelihood of continuing through the full school year.

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!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 met and followed by all staff.

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:

July and August: 7 hrs per day, Monday to Friday
September to February: 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $23.64 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.