Child and Youth Worker

Employer: Developmental Disabilities Association

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Salary: $28.04 hourly

Languages: English Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting: Group home. Child care centre 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate Security and safety: Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling Health ben