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Child and youth worker

@ Developmental Disabilities Association

Vancouver, British Columbia

Part-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Developmental Disabilities Association is hiring a part-time child and youth worker for an on-site role at a group home or child care centre. The worker develops and runs child-care programs that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The posting asks for a criminal record check, emergency child care first aid and CPR, and NVCI certification, and offers dental, health, vision, pension and group insurance benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement child-care programs supporting development
  • Lead storytelling, songs and outings for children
  • Encourage creativity through art, drama, music and movement
  • Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children
  • Build collaborative relationships with co-workers and community providers

Requirements summary:

  • One to two years of experience, including with special needs students
  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • NVCI certificate
  • Experience with children with an intellectual disability
  • Criminal record check

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planWellness
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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, School
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsEmergency child care first aid, CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Background checkscriminal record
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Developmental Disabilities Association

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Full company description

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a community living agency and 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. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Over 1,600 individuals and families in the Vancouver and Richmond area are serviced by DDA every year.

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4,029
People associated on LinkedIn
283
Reported office locations
  • 100-3851 Shell Road, Richmond, BC v6x2w2, CA
Other recorded names
  • Developmental Disabilities Association
Specialties
  • Nonprofit
  • Residential Services
  • Child Care
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Early Intervention
  • Infant Development
  • Autism
  • Vocational Services
  • Family Support
  • Infant Development
  • Clothing Donation
  • Day Programs
  • Youth Programs
  • and Adult Services
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Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a community living agency and 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. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual…

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersRichmond, BC
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1952
SpecialtiesNonprofitResidential ServicesChild CareDevelopmental DisabilitiesEarly InterventionInfant DevelopmentAutismVocational ServicesFamily SupportInfant Development
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Job description
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
  • Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Work experience with special needs students

  • Children with an intellectual disability

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Pension plan

Other Benefits

  • Wellness program

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