Float Community Support Worker | #1935
Posted 6 days ago
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28.250 per hour
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Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? Developmental Disabilities Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible. Since 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. 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: FLOAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #1935
SERVICE AREA: Vocational & Community Services
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
START DATE: ASAP
TERM/STATUS: Permanent Full Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 15:00 // 37.5 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE: $28.25 as per collective agreement
THE ROLE:
The Float Community Support Worker (CSW) assists adult clients with their social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational and daily life skill development. This position will float between all 5 Vancouver day programs to cover staff absences. In addition to the job requirements outlined we are looking for an individual who is highly adaptable and comfortable working within multiple team environments. The Float 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.
Education & Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in areas 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Standard requirements of the Float Community Support Worker include:
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- 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
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Educational and training opportunities
*This position requires Union membership.
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.
About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)
Application closing date is 2024-12-22
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