community service worker

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Vancouver is seeking support staff to implement life skills workshops and assist clients with special needs. Applicants should have relevant certifications such as NVCI and First Aid. This role requires effective interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach, making it ideal for individuals passionate about helping others.

Qualifications

• Must have NVCI, First Aid, and CPR certificates.
• Some experience assisting special needs clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

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

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?