Community Support Worker - Maple Ridge

Strive•Coquitlam, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strive Living Society (Strive) is looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. The Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) is an individualized program that supports participants to achieve their identified personal goals with one-to-one assistance. SIL supports adults with various abilities both in their homes and local community. SIL workers are able to follow rehabilitation intensive programs, to ensure the individual is working towards maximum independence. Some of the tailored supports SIL provides fall under these broad categories: skill development, community Integration: social, recreation and leisure programs, outreach and more.

Requirements

Experience and understanding of Mental Health and Challenging Behaviours
Familiar with living an active lifestyle
Access to computer and internet
Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract
Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with a third-party liability of $2 million
Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
Positive Behaviour Management Training
Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice.
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Food Safe Certificate
2 professional references
University degree or college diploma in a social science program and/or subsequent experience.

Nice To Haves

MANDT Training will be offered in house
Other requirements which may be specific to the individual(s) served

Responsibilities

Follow rehabilitation intensive programs to ensure the individual is working towards maximum independence.
Provide skill development support.
Facilitate community integration, social, recreation, and leisure programs.
Provide outreach support.
Support individuals with health concerns and treatment plans.
Work with multidisciplinary frontline teams.
Facilitate health care appointments.
Encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.
Maintain professional boundaries.
Develop rapport with individuals in a variety of contexts.
Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners.
Self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Provide feedback and report back to the case management team and Program Manager.
Accept and apply feedback from team members.
Practice sound judgment.

Benefits

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.
Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage
Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
Competitive paid annual vacation
Generous statutory holiday pay
Generous paid Health Bank
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Referral bonus program
Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
Milestone rewards
Access to community member discounts
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
Fully paid benefits
Great learning and development opportunities
Engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.