Residential Care Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2240

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver, BC seeks a dedicated Residential Care Worker to support a young adult man with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will provide individualized assistance across physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs, promoting dignity, choice, and community participation.

The role requires 1–2 years experience with developmental disabilities, completion of related education, and ability to use PECS and other augmentative communication tools.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or related complex support needs.
• Experience with adaptive communication systems including PECS and other augmentative communication strategies.
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support practices and behaviour support plans.
• Experience with data collection, documentation related to behaviour support and service planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to a young adult man with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Support communication, safety, emotional regulation, and participation in daily community activities.
• Maintain engagement, supervision, and responsiveness throughout shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Observation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social/Human Services or related

Tools

PECS

Assistive Technology

Job description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.

We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. 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: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2240
Service Area: Living Options
Location:Vancouver, BC
Start Date:As soon as possible
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30-15:00 // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.46 - $31.57 as per collective agreement

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate support professional to provide individualized support to a young adult man with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The successful candidate will have experience supporting individuals with complex communication, sensory, and behavioural support needs and will be committed to promoting dignity, choice, inclusion, and quality of life. This role requires a highly engaged, attentive, and proactive support worker who is comfortable maintaining consistent engagement, supervision, and responsiveness throughout the shift to support the individual's communication, safety, emotional regulation, and participation in daily community activities.

What We Offer:

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

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, Education, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or related complex support needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with adaptive communication systems, including PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), visual supports, and other augmentative communication strategies
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support practices and behaviour support plans.
• Experience with data collection, integration, and documentation related to behaviour support and individualized service planning.
• Experience supporting individuals with significant sensory processing needs and implementing sensory regulation strategies.
• Familiarity with Assistive Technology used to support communication, independence, and community participation.
• Experience supporting non-verbal individuals and interpreting non-verbal communication and behavioural cues.
• Ability to independently assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and respond proactively to changing needs.
• Strong observation, patience, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Understanding of sensory processing differences and the implementation of sensory regulation strategies.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changing support needs while promoting safety, communication, and meaningful participation.
• Commitment to person-centered practices that promote dignity, inclusion, choice, and quality of life.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.
*This position is only open to Male applicants.

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.