Community Support Worker: Enrich Lives & Build Skills

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental

Employee Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

Training & development

Community engagement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association seeks a dedicated Community Support Worker to help adults with developmental disabilities build life skills through on-site and community activities.

You will support daily living tasks, implement individualized goals, and lead engaging activities across multiple sites in Vancouver and Richmond while working within a unionized team and collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation or Education.
• 1–2 years of experience with people with developmental disabilities in vocational/community settings.
• Experience in developing and facilitating engaging, client-centered programs.
• Positive communication and behaviour supports preferred.
• Background checks including Criminal Record and Medical Clearances.
• Valid First Aid/CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
• Eligible to work in Canada and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive program environment.
• Support participants with activities of daily living.
• Assist in implementing individualized goal plans.
• Lead person-centered programs across onsite, community and outreach activities.
• Provide shift coverage across 6 sites in Richmond & Vancouver.

Skills

Client engagement

English proficiency

Positive communication

Program facilitation

Mobility & stamina

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services / Human Services / Education

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Association seeks a dedicated Community Support Worker to help adults with developmental disabilities build life skills through on-site and community activities.

You will support daily living tasks, implement individualized goals, and lead engaging activities across multiple sites in Vancouver and Richmond while working within a unionized team and collective agreement.