Who we are: Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that has been providing programs and services to children and their families since 1959. We proudly serve the communities of Delta, Surrey, and Langley B.C. and offer a variety of programs and services designed to meet the needs of children to ensure their optimal development. Over 1,000 children and their families benefit from our services annually. Why work with us?

• You will see children directly and provide parent coaching and training
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary team work­
• Ongoing weekly mentorship and career development opportunities

• Extensive resources (toys, equipment, assessment tools)

We are looking for an occupational therapist to join our Early Intervention Therapies program. You will work with an extended team of therapists and consultants. You will provide a combination or direct weekly therapy, consultation and parent coaching in a supportive and friendly work environment dedicated to research based best practices. We are committed to community integration for all children and value collaboration, creativity and innovation. What you will need:

• A car, a cell phone and enthusiasm
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration or Eligibility of Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of B.C. (C.O.T.B.C.)
• New grads are welcome

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your cover letter and resume to recruit@reachchild.org. This position will remain open until filled. Reach Child and Youth Development Society welcomes and encourages applications from members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email. We honor life experience and cultural backgrounds and take all forms of education into consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with REACH. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. REACH is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, clients, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of our society. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a criminal and credential background check.

Job Profile: BIs teach young children with autism how to play and communicate, learn school readiness skills, and develop self-help skills like teeth brushing and dressing. BIs are an important part of a child’s team and they work with other professionals like behaviour consultants, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. BI Job Requirements:

• Loves children and enjoys playing with them
• Can work independently and as a member of a team
• Has strong organization and time management skills
• Is flexible and open to learning
• Can work with children with challenging behaviours
• Is physically fit to work with young children
• Has a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Has a current Child Safe First Aid Certificate (or be willing to update)
• Can pass a Criminal Records Check

BI Job Responsibilities:

• Works with children one to one in the child’s home or at a Reach centre
• Teaches children by following a program plan developed by the child’s team
• Records and tracks children’s progress
• Creates teaching materials utilizing Reach resources
• Participates and contributes to team meetings
• Participates in ongoing ABA training

  Perks of being part of the REACH Team:

• REACH is a nonprofit organization that provides services for children with special needs and their families.
• REACH is a well-respected organization with a long history in the community
• Working for REACH provides valuable experience for pursuing careers in psychology, special education, early childhood education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physio-therapy, behavior consultations.
• You have opportunities for excellent training and professional development

  Please apply by sending your C.V. or resume to recruit@reachchild.org Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you.

As a Child and Youth Care Worker at REACH Child and Youth Development Society’s Respite Home, you will play a vital role in caring for complex and challenging children and youth in a small, two-bedroom respite home setting. These are full-time positions at 37.5 hours per week (varying shifts) and your role will include providing day-to-day in-home direct care up to and including personal care to persons with developmental disabilities, and implementing the care plan with various strategies and interventions to assist the growth, development and success of the person you will be caring for. You will participate as a member of the care team, facilitate activities and outings for the individual, regularly write reports and submit documentation on the individual’s plan, and respond to and help the person safely through behavioral needs and challenges. As per Reach Policies and Procedures, employees in a permanent position of 20+ hours per week are eligible (after passing probation) for extended health benefits and pension plan, as well as paid vacation and sick time. Daytime Shifts Available: Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am – 3:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm   Afternoon Shifts Available: Monday – Friday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Wednesday – Sunday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Key Responsibilities: • Ensures that client’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. • Writing reports and daily documentation • Assist clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. • Administer personal care to clients when needed, such as aid in bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing, • Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients when needed • May perform routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of medications • May perform or assist clients in routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds. Qualifications/ Requirements: • Minimum of a 1-year certification in any of the following: Human Service Worker, Community and Care Worker, Child & Youth Care, Addictions and Community Worker, diploma in Residential Care Aide fields, and: • 6 months experience, or an equivalent of relevant education and experience. Job Skills and Abilities: • Good verbal communication skills • Criminal Record Check • HUB Check • Current First Aid Certificate • Food Safe • Class 5 clean drivers abstract • CPI Start date for position: July 2023 Closing date for Applications: Open until filled If you are interested, please send your resume to: recruit@reachchild.org Thank you for your application. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

As a Residence Support Worker at REACH Child and Youth Development Society’s Respite Home, you will play a vital role in caring for complex and challenging children and youth in a two bedroom, respite home setting. Your role will include providing day-to-day in-home direct care up to and including personal care to persons with developmental disabilities, and implementing the care plan with various strategies and interventions to assist the growth, development and success of the person you will be caring for. You will participate as a member of the care team, facilitate activities and outings for the individual, participate in the gathering of information and documentation to be included in the individual’s plan, and respond to and help the person safely through behavioral needs and challenges. As per Reach Policies and Procedures, employees in a permanent position of 20+ hours per week are eligible (after passing probation) for extended health benefits and pension plan, as well as paid vacation and sick time. Daytime Shifts Available: Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7:00am – 3:00 pm 22.5 hours per week   Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (Sunday) and 6:00am – 2:00 pm (Monday and Tuesday) 22.5 hours per week   Afternoon Shifts Available: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Sat – Mon) and 2:00 pm – 10:00 am (Tuesday) 30 hours per week   Key Responsibilities: • Ensures that client’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. • Assist clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. • Administer personal care to clients when needed, such as aid in bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing, • Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients when needed • May perform routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of medications • May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds. Qualifications/ Requirements: • Minimum of a 1-year certification in any of the following: Human Service Worker, Community and Care Worker, Child & Youth Care, Addictions and Community Worker, diploma in Residential Care Aide fields, and: • 6 months experience, or an equivalent of relevant education and experience. Job Skills and Abilities: • Good verbal communication skills • Criminal Record Check • HUB Check • Current First Aid Certificate • Food Safe • Class 5 clean drivers abstract • CPI Start date for position: July 2023 Closing date for Applications: Open until filled If you are interested, please send your resume to: recruit@reachchild.org Thank you for your application. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

As an Awake Overnight Respite Worker at REACH Child and Youth Development Society’s Respite Home, you will play a vital role in caring for complex and challenging children and youth in a two- bedroom, respite home setting. Your role will include monitoring individuals throughout the night and assist them to returning to bed if they wake, supporting them with morning routines, perform or assist with personal care such as bathing or toileting and general housekeeping as well as food preparation duties (as required). As per Reach Policies and Procedures, employees in a permanent position of 20+ hours per week are eligible (after passing probation) for extended health benefits and pension plan, as well as paid vacation and sick time. Shifts Available: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 pm – 6:00 am 37.5 hours per week   Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10:00 pm – 6:00 am 30 hours per week   Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 pm – 7:00 am 37.5 hours per week Key Responsibilities: • Ensure that client’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. • Assist clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. • Administer personal care to clients when needed, such as aid in bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing, • Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients when needed • May perform routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of medication • May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds. Qualifications/ Requirements: • Grade 12 • Six (6) months recent related (working with children and youth with complex needs and challenging behaviour) experience. Job Skills and Abilities: • Good verbal communication skills • Criminal Record Check • HUB Check • Current First Aid Certificate • Food Safe • Class 5 clean drivers abstract • CPI Start date for position: July 2023 Closing date for Applications: Open until filled If you are interested, please send your resume to: recruit@reachchild.org Thank you for your application. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.