Full Time / Part Time / Casual Support Worker

LMSCL; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,690 - 35,748; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10.6% vacation and statutory holiday compensation

Job summary

A community support service provider in the Greater Vancouver area is seeking a Casual Support Worker. The role involves assisting clients to develop skills and achieve independence. The ideal candidate will have experience with developmental disabilities, possess a relevant educational background, and be able to work flexible shifts across various locations including Vancouver, Richmond, and Surrey. No benefits are offered to casual employees, but they will receive additional compensation for vacation and statutory holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with physical and daily life skill development.
• Support clients to achieve independence and quality of life.
• Work in various locations based on the organization's needs.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Ability to work with challenging clients

Basic computer literacy

Fluent English

Education

Certificate in related human/social services or GED

Job description

Casual Support Worker

Pay: CA$23.73-CA$25.95 per hour

Job Description

The Support Worker (SW) assists clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The SW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible. The Casual Staff will be called on duty whenever a regular employee (Full time/Part time) is not available for their shifts, such as for planned vacation leave, sickness, or other emergencies.

Casual employees will receive proper training and be added to a casual list based on their training and experience. They may be called on duty based on seniority and experience, or assigned as on‑call staff for specific times, committing their hours to LMSCL and receiving pay under the Social Services Collective Bargaining Agreement with BCGEU.

Education & Experience

• Certificate in a related human / social services degree or Grade 12 diploma or GED with equivalent combination of education, experience, / training in mental health, childcare, medical or nursing
• 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings is preferred but new graduates of related disciplines are welcomed
• Demonstrates ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 25 lbs.
• Experience in implementing positive behaviour support programs in a day program environment is preferred
• Must be able to work with high challenging clients
• Must be willing to work all over Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey

Requirements

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe
• WHMIS (training provided)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (training provided)
• Demonstrates competency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

No benefit package is available to casual employees. They will receive an additional 10.6% of their wages for vacation and statutory holiday compensation, payable on every pay cheque.

Employment Types

Casual

Work Remotely

No

Job Type

Casual

Application Questions

• On which days are you available to work the 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM shift?
• On which days are you available to work the 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM shift?
• Do you have a British Columbia Class 5 driver's licence (or higher) with no restrictions?
• Are you eligible to work 40 hours per week?
• Have you worked with an organization similar to LMSCL?
• What is your status in Canada? (Study Permit, Work Permit, PR, or Citizen). If on a Work/Study Permit, the expiry date must be written or the application will not be considered.

Experience

• Support Worker: 1 year (required) – at least 6 months in Canada

Work Location

In person – must be available to work in any part of the Greater Vancouver area based on the organization’s needs (including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey and the Tri‑cities).