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About The Position
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
- Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
- Basic computer literacy
- Eligible to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
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.
- Participate in the development of individual client service plans.
- Plan and lead programming.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Work from East Richmond site and provide outreach services within Richmond and Vancouver locations.
- Assist clients with personal care needs.
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
