#2254 - Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

Developmental Disabilities Association; Richmond; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully employer-paid health and welfare

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational and training opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker to support three individuals with developmental disabilities in a group-home setting. You will help with daily activities, communication, safety, and community participation, under a collective agreement.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, a relevant degree or diploma, and are committed to dignity, autonomy and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, FASD, or related complex support needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Experience with data collection, integration, and documentation related to behaviour support and individualized service planning.
• Ability to independently assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and respond proactively to changing needs.
• Strong observation, patience, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changing support needs while promoting safety, communication, and meaningful participation
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide services to three individuals who actively participate in their communities.
• Support communication, safety, emotional regulation, and participation in daily community activities.
• Maintain engagement, supervision, and responsiveness throughout the shift.
• Promote dignity, choice, inclusion and quality of life for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Patience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Social Services/related field

Job description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.

We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

JOB TITLE:

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2254

SERVICE AREA:

Living Options

LOCATION:

START DATE:

As soon as possible

TERM/STATUS:

Permanent Part Time

SCHEDULE/HRS:

Tues/Wed/Sat 08:30-16:00, Thurs/Fri 08:30-14:30 // 34.50 hours per week

HOURLY WAGE:

$28.46 - $31.57 as per the collective agreement

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Professional to provide services to three individuals who actively enjoy participating in their communities. These individuals are strong self-advocates who value autonomy, independence, and choice in their daily lives. The successful candidate will have experience supporting individuals with complex health and behavioural support needs and will be committed to promoting dignity, choice, inclusion, and quality of life. This role requires a highly engaged, attentive, and proactive support worker who is comfortable maintaining consistent engagement, supervision, and responsiveness throughout the shift to support the individuals' communication, safety, emotional regulation, and participation in daily community activities.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• On-the-job Training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, FASD, or related complex support needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Experience with data collection, integration, and documentation related to behaviour support and individualized service planning.
• Ability to independently assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and respond proactively to changing needs.
• Strong observation, patience, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changing support needs while promoting safety, communication, and meaningful participation
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

* This position is only open to Male applicants.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.