Community Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive community organization in Vancouver is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist clients in their development and daily living skills. The role involves implementing client service plans and leading programs. Candidates must have a relevant degree, experience with developmental disabilities, and strong communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health care and a pension plan. A Class 5 driver's license is required. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job training

Educational and training opportunities

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to implement instructional and proactive training programs.
• Must perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with their social, emotional, and daily life skill development.
• Participate in the development of individual client service plans.
• Plan and lead programming while assisting with activities of daily living.

Skills

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Implementing training programs

English written and verbal communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

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

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Class 5 Driver's License

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. Visit www.develop.bc.ca for our latest information and to connect with us on social.

Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #2082

Service Area: Vocational & Community Services

Location: Vancouver, BC

Start Date: November 03, 2025

Term/Status: Permanent Full 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 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 40 lbs and be willing to work 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.