community service worker

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver life skills workshops and assess client strengths. You will assist clients/guests with special needs at an on-site location, collaborating with a supportive team to ensure safety and well-being.

We value flexible, compassionate care with strong oral communication and client focus, working as part of a collaborative team on site.

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP certificate or diploma, 1–2 years, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• On-site work only; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Or equivalent experience

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Wellness program