Life Skills Worker - Full Time - Port Coquitlam

Gociss; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nights and Weekends Off

In House Educational and Training Op­p

Job summary

Community Integration Services Society is seeking a Life Skills Worker to support adults with developmental disabilities in Port Coquitlam. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm, with wages of $27.53 per hour plus $0.65/km for society business.

You will help clients access community programs, participate in activities, provide behavioral support, use adaptive technology, and help develop programs with measurable goals, while maintaining client records under a new collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Food Safe and WHMIS certifications - asset
• Union membership required (BCGEU)

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in accessing community programs and participate in activities such as skating, swimming, shopping, bowling, and leisure events
• Provide behavioral support when working with people with challenging behaviors
• Use adaptive technology including wheelchair or mobility devices
• Adapt and modify activities to support inclusion
• Maintain client goals with measurable outcomes and schedule-aligned activities
• Prepare reports, develop guidelines, analyze data and maintain client records

Skills

Goal driven

Clear communication

Active lifestyle

Disability experience

Education

Experience with developmental disabilities

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Community Integration Services Society is looking for compassionate and supportive people to help make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Is that someone you?

CISS values flexibility of work life balance. With only day time hours, a career at CISS is perfect for those seeking to enjoy both their career and life.

WHO WE ARE:

Community Integration Services Societyis a non-profit organization that has been providing life skills services and support to adult individuals with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Come be a part of our highly trained team who work alongside their clients to participate in programs and activities throughout neighboring cities. Become a positive role model for individuals by providing life skills training and support towards achieving personal goals.

Status: Full Time, Permanent

Location:Port Coquitlam

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

Wage:$27.53 /hour and $0.65/km while performing society business as per collective agreement. *New Collective Agreement Rates*

THE BENEFITS:

• Nights and Weekends Off
• In House Educational and Training Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist clients in accessing community programs and to participate alongside with them. Activities include but is not limited to: skating, swimming, shopping, bowling, leisure and peer group events.
• Provide behavioral support when working with people with challenging behaviors throughout various tasks and activities.
• Use adaptive technology. This includes pushing a wheelchair or the use of other mobility devices.
• Adapt and/or modify activities on a daily basis to support inclusion of the clients.
• Maintain confidence in developing and implementing new programs while establishing client goals with measurable outcomes that can be aligned with the individual’s scheduled activities.
• Preparation of reports, developing guidelines, analyzing data and maintaining client records.

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

This job might be right for you if:

• You are goal driven. You are able to help set goals and create programs to assist the individuals in achieving those goals.
• You communicate clearly. You are able to communicate verbally and through writing with the use of computers and technology.
• You enjoy being active. You are able to participate alongside the individuals in active activities and community based programs.
• It is an asset if you have experience in medication administration, providing personal care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, hold a basic understanding of behavior management and pictorial symbol communication.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• A reliable vehicle for daily use for transporting up to more than one passenger
• Business Insurance with a minimum 2 million liability
• Valid first aid training with CPR/AED
• Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Food Safe and WHMIS certifications - asset
• Union membership is required upon hiring (BCGEU)

Please note: only those who have been short listed will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in becoming a Life Skills Worker at CISS.

Please visit our website for more information on our organization at www.gociss.org