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Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER | #1992
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Main Street Drop-In Program
Start Date: April 14, 2025
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours with occasional Saturday or evening shifts)
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. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work occasional Saturday shift. The CSW will be responsible for some evening shifts. We offer great clients, an enjoyable team with many long-serving members, and a flexible schedule.
What We Offer:
- A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health, and welfare benefits plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- 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 areas directly related to Social Services, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation or Education.
- 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 and 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
- 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: Client personal care & Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
*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.
