Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Life Skills Worker! As a Life Skills Worker in our Community Apartment Program, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes.
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’re all about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for our latest blogs and then connect with us on social and say hello!
Job Title: Life Skills Worker | #2095
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: November 10, 2025
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex-time // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.25 as per collective agreement
The Role:
The nature of this position is to provide comprehensive and effective support to individuals living independently. You’ll work one-on-one with clients, helping them build confidence and develop the everyday skills they need to thrive. From budgeting and cooking to navigating public transit and more — no two days are the same!
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
- On-the job Training
- Professional development
- Community involvement
- An inclusive work environment
- Team Support: Join a collaborative team of Life Skills Workers, each supporting their own caseload.
- Community Engagement: Help organize and participate in fun monthly events, group outings, and shared dinners that bring our clients together.
Requirements/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.
- A non-judgmental 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.
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Valid First Aid/CPR
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
- Demonstrated competency in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Eligible to work in Canada
*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.
