Company Description Connections Community Services Society is dedicated to providing programs and services that respond to the diverse needs of children, youth, and families. The organization focuses on building a stronger future by fostering connections within the community and creating supportive environments where young people can thrive. Through a variety of community-based initiatives, Connections empowers children and youth to pursue their goals and dreams. Team members work collaboratively with families, schools, and local partners to promote inclusion, resilience, and overall well-being.
Role Description The School Aged Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Richmond, BC, supporting school-aged children through structured programs and daily activities. This role involves planning and facilitating recreational, educational, and social-emotional activities that promote healthy development and positive peer relationships. The School Aged Worker will provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to children, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. Daily tasks include collaborating with families and schools, maintaining program records, monitoring participant progress, and responding to behavioral or emotional needs with appropriate strategies. The role also requires participation in team meetings, contributing to program improvement, and upholding organizational policies and child safeguarding standards.
Qualifications
- Experience working directly with school-aged children in community, school, or recreational settings, with strong supervision and mentoring abilities.
- Skills in planning and facilitating group activities, including recreational, educational, and social-emotional programming tailored to diverse needs.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging children, collaborating with families, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to support children’s behavioral and emotional needs using positive behavior guidance, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Knowledge of child and youth development, community resources, and inclusive practices that respect cultural, social, and family diversity.
- Organizational and documentation skills for maintaining records, tracking attendance and progress, and following program and safety procedures.
- Relevant education such as coursework or certification in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Current or eligible certifications such as first aid/CPR and clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
