Community Support Worker-Jobs in Kanada

Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #2042
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location:Vancouver, BC
Start Date:July 07, 2025
Term/Status: PermanentFull Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 - 15:00 // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.25 as per collective agreement

The Role:

The Community Support Worker (CSW) assists adult clients with their social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve their greatest degree of independence in environments of their choice through participation in onsite and community opportunities. Duties include; participation in the development of individual client service plans & the opportunity to plan and lead programming while assisting with activities of daily living.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• On-the-job training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to Social Services, Human Services, Education or Therapeutic Recreation.
• 1-2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs & be willing to go in chlorinated swimming pools.
• Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver's License and use of vehicle for work
• Willing to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 Driver's License during probationary period
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility, and endurance for recreational activities
• Position involves assisting clients with personal care needs

Training is provided for:Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification & Client personal care

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website atwww.develop.bc.ca

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