community service worker

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Vancouver seeks a dedicated individual to implement life skills workshops and assist clients with special needs. The role requires relevant certifications including NVCI, First Aid, and CPR, along with 1-2 years of experience. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client focus. This is a permanent position with competitive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates are required.
• 1-2 years relevant experience is needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Equivalent experience

Job description

Education

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Wellness program
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week