Community Support Worker - City View

SOUTH PEACE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY

JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE:

Community Support Worker

CLASSIFICATION:

Community Support Worker

PROGRAM:

City View

REPORTS TO:

Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program by:

· Providing educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours; and

· Encouraging progressive independence through programming, routines and consistent responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Community Support Worker will have:

· Two years experience in a supervised setting with a Diploma in Social Services, a Community Support Worker Certificate or a Residential Care Aide Certificate; or

· An equivalent combination of education and experience in a support employment or residential resource; and

· All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Community Support Worker must demonstrate:

· A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;

· Cultural, social and economic awareness;

· Empathetic listening and support qualities;

· Tact and diplomacy;

· Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;

· Good boundaries and self care practices;

· A willingness to work flexible hours;

· A person centered practical approach; and

· Good physical health;

· A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice; and

· Capacity of working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

The Community Support Worker will require:

· The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;

· The ability to manage high risk behaviours;

· The ability to manage crisis situations;

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

· Excellent problem solving skills;

· The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;

· The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;

· Computer literate;

· A valid driver’s license;

· An Emergency First and CPR Certificate;

· A Food Safe Certificate;

· CPI training and

· Diversity training.

HOURS OF WORK:

16 Hrs per week, 8-4 Every wednesday & Thursday

RATE OF PAY:

$25.05 per hour

CLOSING DATE:

February 20, 2024

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:

Tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street)

DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167

· Please include competition #1977 with resume

· Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

· This position requires union membership

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $25.05 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-20