Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2089

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. The role involves assisting clients with their social, emotional, and daily living needs to promote independence. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience with developmental disabilities. This is a permanent full-time position with competitive benefits including a comprehensive health plan and pension. Training is provided, and a valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

Employer-paid health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in vocational and community settings.
• Validity of First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily life skill development.
• Participate in individual client service plan development.
• Lead programming while assisting with activities.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Instructional training programs implementation

English communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Physical strength and endurance

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services

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.

Job Details

• Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #2089
• Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 an 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 and 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 the address below: developed BC site not linked here

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