Residential Community Support Workers (Greater Vancouver - Casual Pool)

WJS Canada; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community support services organization focused on helping clients achieve their goals through personalized care. As a support worker, you'll engage with individuals facing diverse challenges, providing essential assistance in daily activities and emotional support. Your role will involve working closely with clients to foster independence and well-being in a supportive environment. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Long Service Milestone rewards

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in community-based care.
• Valid BC Driver’s Class 5 License required.
• Participation in MCFD screening for Child & Youth Programs.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving goals in their Individual Support Plan.
• Assist clients in developing life skills in a safe environment.
• Use de-escalation techniques for challenging behaviours.

Skills

Positive behavior supports

Trauma informed care

Education

Diploma or Degree in Psychology

Diploma or Degree in Social Work

Diploma or Degree in Disability Studies

Diploma or Degree in Sociology

Diploma or Degree in Healthcare Aide

Diploma or Degree in PSW

Diploma or Degree in Practical Nursing

Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care

Diploma or Degree in Adult Mental Health

Diploma or Degree in Addictions

Tools

CPR / First Aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate

Conflict Resolution Certificate

Job description

• Independently work with client(s) towards achieving the goals set out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP); encouraging them during setbacks and celebrating successes with them.
• Support / supervise complex behavioural, emotional and social needs / development (in the residence & during community activities)
• Use de-escalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Assist client in developing life skills within the home including household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.) in a consistent, healthy & safe environment and their community.
• Model healthy relationships and setting boundaries
• Transports and assists residents to appointments, shopping or leisure activities; operates motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting clients or on Taproot business.
• Request a job description for full duties and responsibilities.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Diploma or Degree in an area such as Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies, Sociology, Healthcare Aide, PSW, Practical Nursing, Child and Youth Care, Adult Mental Health, Addictions, or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in adult, child and youth care, or with individuals with a developmental disability, mental health issues or brain injury in a community-based setting.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Other related fields of experience include Community Support Worker, Education Assistant, Special Needs, Behaviour Interventionist, Youth Worker
• Valid BC Driver’s Class 5 License and clean driver’s abstract
• A reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance is an asset in some roles / programs
• Positive behavior supports experience and Trauma informed care an asset.
• Valid CPR / First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI, Mandt or CPI) and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)

Child & Youth Programs - successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening and provide three (3) professional references prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

• Casual Union employees are paid an additional 10.6% of wages in lieu of benefits
• Ability to apply for other positions within the Union and within Taproot Community Support Services
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Flexible hours to accommodate life / work balance
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website : taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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