#1835 - Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time

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JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker | #1835
SERVICE AREA: Youth Transition
LOCATION: Vancouver
START DATE: January 17, 2024
TERM/STATUS: Permanent Full Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Flex Schedule  // 37.5 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE: $27.29 as per collective agreement

The Role:  

The Community Support Worker (CSW) position provides life skills training to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will teach life skills such as: achieving independence, obtaining identification, touring colleges, banking, applying for Persons with Disabilities Benefits, using transit and preparing for employment.

What We Offer:    

• An extensive employer paid benefits package that includes healthcare and dental
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• On-the-job training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to Social Services, Human Services, 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 clie
• Working knowledge or experience designing and creating curriculum for people with disabilities
• Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver's License with the ability to obtain an unrestricted Class 4 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
• Position involves assisting clients with personal care needs

Training is provided for: 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.

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