Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2042

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Developmental Disabilities Association as a Community Support Worker. In this role, you'll assist clients in achieving independence through social, vocational, and recreational activities. This permanent full-time position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and welfare benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Educational and training opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with developmental disabilities.
• Criminal Record Clearance, Medical Clearance required.
• Valid First Aid / CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with social, emotional, and daily life skills.
• Develop individual client service plans.
• Participate in community opportunities.

Skills

Instructional training

Positive behavior management

Mobility

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services

Job description

Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? The Developmental Disabilities Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible. Since 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

Job Title : COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #2042

Service Area : Vocational & Community Services

Start Date : July 07, 2025

Term / Status : PermanentFull Time

Schedule / Hours : Monday to Friday 7 : 30 - 15 : 00 / / 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage : $28.25 as per collective agreement

The Role :

The Community Support Worker (CSW) assists adult clients with their social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve their greatest degree of independence in environments of their choice through participation in onsite and community opportunities. Duties include; participation in the development of individual client service plans & the opportunity to plan and lead programming while assisting with activities of daily living.

What We Offer :

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-the-job training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements / Education / Experience :

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to Social Services, Human Services, Education or Therapeutic Recreation.
• 1-2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs & be willing to go in chlorinated swimming pools.
• Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver's License and use of vehicle for work
• Willing to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 Driver's License during probationary period
• Valid First Aid / CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility, and endurance for recreational activities
• Position involves assisting clients with personal care needs

Training is provided for : Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification & Client personal care

• This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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