Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2068

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Vancouver is seeking a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients in their daily life and social skills development. Responsibilities include creating service plans and leading activities, ensuring each client achieves independence. Candidates should have a degree related to Social Services and experience in community settings. Physical strength and valid certifications are also necessary.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Must be able to assist with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with social and emotional development.
• Develop individual client service plans.
• Plan and lead activities in community settings.

Skills

Communication

Physical strength

Mobility

Positive behavior management

Basic computer literacy

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Education or Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Overview

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.

Position details

Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #2068
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Richmond, BC
Start Date: September 26, 2025
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 - 15:00 or 08:00-15:30 // 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 the development of individual client service plans and 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
• Municipal Pension Plan
• On-the-job training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Professional development
• 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 Licence and use of vehicle for work
• Willing to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 Driver's Licence 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.