Life Skills Worker #1929

If you are keen to help people with disabilities to reach their full potential and also would like a job with a flexible schedule, the Life Skills Worker position at Developmental Disabilities is the job for you then. We are seeking a highly independent, organized, and flexible individual to provide comprehensive and effective support to adults with disabilities who live independently. Experience working with individuals with concurrent disorders is an asset.

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: Life Skills Worker | #1929

SERVICE AREA: Vocational & Community Services

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC

START DATE: October 21, 2024

TERM/STATUS: Permanent Full Time

SCHEDULE/HRS: Flex-time //  37.5 hours weekly

HOURLY WAGE: $28.25 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE: 

As a Life Skills Worker, you are assisting individuals with developmental disabilities live independently in their own homes. The hours are flexible as you are working around your clients’ schedule. The Community Apartment Program (CAP) has a team of Life Skills workers that have a caseload of clients. We also plan special events and trips for our clients to attend.

 
Education & Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services.
• 2 years’ experience working with people who deal with concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Experience with principles of positive behaviour management is desirable.
• An open-minded attitude, ability to relate to participants, work unsupervised, and generate/monitor workload.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

REQUIREMENTS:

Standard requirements of the Life Skills Worker include:

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License and Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License
• 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

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.