Child and Youth Life Skills Worker

2 Positions Available

Location: Squamish

Position posted on: June 12, 2026

Nature of position: Permanent, Part-Time

Start date: As soon as possible

Compensation: $27.54

Hours of Work: 5hrs/wk or 10hrs/wk; Working hours are usually after school and/or weekends.

ABOUT SSCS

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and

established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area -

from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to

Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development,

childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth

services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support

our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS

served 6500 individuals and families in our region.

Contribution

The Child and Youth Life Skills Worker position is designed to function as part of a team, to

work with special needs children and their families and other professionals involved with the

family on specific goals as outlined in the service plan.

Qualifications

1. Minimum Grade 12 with preference given to post secondary education in child

development.

2. Minimum one year experience working with children with special needs.

3. Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

4. Valid First Aid Certificate.

Job skills and abilities

1. Ability to provide suitable activities for the child within the guidelines of the service

plan.

2. Capable of developing trust relationships with children and their families.

3. Good communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal.

4. A commitment to family centred practice.

5. Ability to develop accessible community resources.

Responsibilities

A. Program

1. Provide a program based on the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs

of the child.

2. Develop an individual service plan for the child based on the identified goals and in

collaboration with family, Ministry Social Workers and other community professionals

and resources.

3. Maintains documentation on goals on agency database and submits updated goal

reports to MCFD as requested.

4. Work with parents, as required, to promote understanding of the growth and

development of their child.

5. Value and respect each parent’s ideals, culture, concerns and abilities.

6. Work with individual community members, resources and agencies to foster

opportunities for inclusion of children with diverse needs.

B. Organization:

1. Meet with Manager/Director of Community Living Services as required and keep

updated on significant issues.

2. Assist Community Living Services Manager/Director with maintenance and revision of

Program Operating Manual.

3. Meet with Ministry Staff as required.

4. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

1. Criminal record review

2. Signed confidentiality form

3. Approved reference check

Benefits and Perks

Healthcare: We offer an Employee and Family Assistance program.

Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first

and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one

additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension

Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $27.54 per hour.

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