Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2254

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver, BC is hiring a Residential Care Worker to support three individuals with developmental disabilities in our Richmond group home. You will assist with physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs, maintain safety, and promote autonomy, dignity, and participation in the community throughout your shift.

This part-time role is 34.5 hours per week with hourly wages of $28.46–$31.57 under the collective agreement; union membership is

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a related field (Social Services, Human Services, Education, Psychology).
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related complex support needs.
• Experience with adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Medical Clearance; ability to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support three individuals with complex health and behavioural needs, promoting autonomy and self-determination.
• Provide assistance with physical, emotional, social, and recreational activities; ensure safety and dignity.
• Maintain consistent engagement, supervision, and responsiveness to support communication and participation.
• Collaborate with team to document progress and adapt supports as needed.

Skills

Communication

Observation skills

Patience

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services / Human Services / Education / Psychology

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.

Job Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2254
Service Area: Living Options
Location:Richmond, BC
Start Date:As soon as possible
Term/Status: PermanentPartTime
Schedule/Hours:Tues/Wed/Sat 08:30-16:00 Thurs/Fri 08:30-14:30 // 34.5 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 services to three individuals who actively enjoy participating in their communities. These individuals are strong self-advocates who value autonomy, independence, and choice in their daily lives. The successful candidate will have experience supporting individuals with complex health 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 individuals' 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 SocialServices, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, FASD, or related complex support needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Experience with data collection, integration, and documentation related to behaviour support and individualized service planning.
• Ability to independently assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and respond proactively to changing needs.
• Strong observation, patience, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changing support needs while promoting safety, communication, and meaningfulparticipation.
• 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.*

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