Support worker - social services

Kindale Developmental Association; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Kindale Developmental Association in Armstrong, BC, is seeking energetic care workers to support individuals with disabilities in group homes and community settings. The role involves assisting with daily activities, coordinating programs, and promoting independence within a community agency framework.

Work terms include part-time hours (occasional) and shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends; training opportunities and benefits such as health care, pension and paid learning are offered.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of related experience.
• Education includes other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver's licence; vehicle may be provided by employer.
• English language working knowledge.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Interpersonal awareness

Values and ethics

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Occasionnel
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 20 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Palliative care
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mandt System training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer