Support Worker 2025 04-07

Fort St. John Association for Community Living; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide essential assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves helping clients with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and facilitating community inclusion. Ideal candidates will possess a compassionate nature, a commitment to equity, and a willingness to learn. This casual position offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of others. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful change in your community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of inclusion practices and a compassionate approach to support.
• Willingness to learn about developmental disabilities and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Create opportunities for community inclusion and advocacy.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Commitment to anti-racism and equity

Flexibility and creativity

Ability to work independently

Compassionate support

Job description

John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is a non-profit agency which has been providing quality supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs in Fort St. John and District since 1960.

The FSJACL is an accredited agency with a trained, caring, and trusted professional team of over 80 employees who provide quality services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The FSJACL works collaboratively with community partners to achieve our vision of inclusion for all.

Support Workers assist individuals with a variety of tasks, which can include:

1. Personal hygiene
2. Assisting individuals with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifting and transferring, hygiene grooming, and toileting.
3. Assisting individuals to function more independently in their home and in the community.
4. Assisting with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behaviour management.
5. Teaching and assisting individuals with activities such as cooking, money management, shopping, and household safety.
6. Creating opportunities for community inclusion events, activities, and advocacy.
7. Medication administration.
8. Accessing the community to attend events or appointments.

This is an excellent career choice for people who enjoy interacting with others, appreciate variety in their daily work, and want to make a difference in the lives of others.

The ideal support worker is caring, supportive, and makes individuals feel independent and involved in their community.

We are looking for specific attributes and a candidate with the right personality.

Training is provided.

This is a casual position, and union (BCGEU) membership is required of all successful applicants.

The wage is $25.95 per hour and 10.6% paid on all hours worked in lieu of benefits.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to learn about developmental disabilities, mental health, and health services.
• Commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Provide a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Strong understanding of the practice and meaning of inclusion.
• Compassionate towards people and can support individuals in a non-judgmental way.

Requirements:

• Able to work shift work.
• We have programs that are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Clear Tuberculosis screening (completed through the FSJACL after successful interview).
• Instructions for booking screening will be provided after successful interview.
• Must be 19 years of age or older. Applicants who turn 19 within the calendar year will be considered.
• This position is open to both male and female applicants.