Youth Services Worker | Temporary Full Time - #2147
Posted 14 hours ago
Job Details
Category
Location
Salary
22 per hour
Job Description
The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential.
Job Title: YOUTH SERVICES WORKER | #2147
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: May 04, 2026 (ending August 21, 2026)
Term/Status: Temporary Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex based schedule (possible weekend and evening shifts) // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $22.00 as per collective agreement
The Role:
This position provides life skills training to youth with disabilities between the ages of 17 to 19. The successful candidate will teach life skills such as: achieving independence, obtaining identification, touring colleges, banking, applying for Persons with Disabilities Benefits, using transit and exploring job opportunities. The candidate will co-facilitate in Family Support groups and develop resource guides for families. They will act as an advocate for client groups in the community, assist in community development and provide public education on topics related to disability issues.
*This position is subject to funding by Canada summer jobs. Position is conditional based on approval of application request by Service Canada.
What We Offer:
- On-the-job Training
- Educational and training opportunities
- Community involvement
- An inclusive work environment
Requirements/Education/Experience:
- Post-secondary education or training in a related field (Social Services, Human Services, or Education)
- Must be between ages of 18-30 at intake time, legally entitled to work in Canada
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- Valid First Aid/CPR
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence and use of a car is an asset
- Demonstrated competency in English
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
- Must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee status
*This position requires Union membership.
For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Application closing date is 2026-05-04
Current Openings
-
Career Development Facilitator | Temporary Full Time - #2148
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Full Time
-
Production Assistant | Temporary Full Time - #2146
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Full Time
-
Community Support Worker | Temporary Full Time - #2143
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Full Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time - #2016
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Full Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2118
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2137
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2145
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2112
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
-
Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2138
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
-
Child & Youth Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2104
Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Part Time
