Summer Program Worker - Residential | Temporary Full time - #2003

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Summer Program Workers to enrich residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and engaging in community events, fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and knowledge of behavioural management techniques. This temporary full-time position offers a supportive work atmosphere, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a passionate team dedicated to helping others reach their full potential!

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational and training opportunities

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of mental health behaviours is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recreational programming and daily living activities.
• Represent the Association at community events.

Skills

Assisting individuals with daily living

Knowledge of challenging behaviours

Behaviour management techniques

Basic computer literacy

Demonstrated competency in English

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Are you looking to initiate your career in a field where you help others? Then, this position is for you. Summer community service workers will assist in the enrichment of the Residential programs and services.
Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We create extended networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. 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: Summer Program Worker (Residential Programs) | #2003
Service Area: Residential Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Term/Status: Temporary Full Time
Start Date: May 01, 2025 (Ending August 31, 2025)
Schedule/Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-17:30 // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $22.00

The Role:
This position involves recreational programming, instruction, and assisting with activities of daily living. It involves representing the Association by participating in community events. Shift schedules are subject to change as program and department needs dictate.

*This position is subject to funding by Canada summer jobs. Position is conditional based on approval of application request by Service Canada.

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
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Experience in assisting individuals in all aspects of daily living (total personal care, feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Knowledge of and ability to work with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of and ability to deal effectively with behaviours associated with mental health, an asset
• Post-secondary education or training in a related field
• Must be between ages of 19-30 at intake time, not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job
• Minimum one year direct experience with people with developmental disabilities
• Training in behaviour management techniques
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• TB Test Clearance
• Demonstrated competency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Must be Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold Refugee status

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

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.