#2189 - Community Support Worker | Permanent Full Time
About The Position
Developmental Disabilities Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible. Since 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. 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 role will include working from East Richmond site and providing outreach services within Richmond and Vancouver locations.
Requirements
- 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 clients.
- Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs & be willing to go in chlorinated swimming pools.
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Class 5 Driver’s License and use of a 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
- Position involves assisting clients with personal care needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development.
- Support clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life.
- Support clients to achieve their greatest degree of independence in environments of their choice through participation in onsite and community opportunities.
- Participate in the development of individual client service plans.
- Plan and lead programming.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Provide outreach services within Richmond and Vancouver locations.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
