24-45 – Community Support Worker

Spectrum Society for Community Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to assist an independent woman in her 40s. This role involves supporting her in achieving her personal goals while encouraging her to explore and engage with her community. Ideal candidates will have experience with non-verbal communication and a willingness to learn basic sign language. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while enjoying a flexible work schedule. If you are patient, creative, and motivated to help others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with non-verbal individuals preferred.
• Comfortable with non-verbal communication and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support an independent woman in her 40s to accomplish her goals.
• Manage daily routines and be organized with time.
• Be attentive, creative, and patient.

Skills

Gestures or basic sign language

Supporting people who get anxious

Ability to motivate and engage others

Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet)

Job description

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Highlights:

• Supporting an independent woman in her 40s to accomplish her goals.
• She loves being part of her community, exploring, socializing, and meeting new people.
• She is Deaf and communicates using sign language, texting, and writing English.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with non-verbal individuals.

Details:

• Posting Status: Open
• Posting Date: October 5, 2024
• Closing Date: October 31, 2024
• Location: Vancouver (east side)
• Start Date: October 21, 2024
• Hours: Fridays 10am-5pm
• Department: 28
• Position Status: Permanent Part-Time

Responsibilities:

• Being attentive, creative, patient
• Willing to go out and explore new things
• Managing daily routines and being organized with time
• Access to transit or a vehicle to access the lower mainland

Reports To: Program Manager

Pay Rate: $24.50 - $26.65/hour

Probation: 3 months

Driving Requirement: Not required

Preferred Experience:

• Use of gestures or basic sign language
• Comfortable with non-verbal communication
• Willingness to learn

Specific Skills:

• Supporting people who get anxious
• Ability to motivate and engage others
• Beginner sign language
• Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet)

Service Area: Community Inclusion

Employment Type: Part-time, Entry level

Industry: Non-profit Organizations