Community Support Worker - Temporary

POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker - Temporary

CLASSIFICATION: Community Support Worker

GRID LEVEL: 10

PROGRAM: Serenity

REPORTS TO: Department Manager

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

1. Providing educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and challenging behaviours.
2. Encouraging progressive independence through programming, routines, and consistent responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Community Support Worker will have:

1. Two years of experience in a supervised setting with a Diploma in Social Services, a Community Support Worker Certificate, or a Residential Care Aide Certificate; or
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience in a support employment or residential resource; and
3. All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

1. A high degree of ethical and professional conduct;
2. Cultural, social, and economic awareness;
3. Empathetic listening and support qualities;
4. Tact and diplomacy;
5. Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;
6. Good boundaries and self-care practices;
7. A willingness to work flexible hours;
8. A person-centered practical approach;
9. Good physical health;
10. A strong understanding of and commitment to a feminist-informed practice.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

1. The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;
2. The ability to manage high-risk behaviours;
3. The ability to manage crisis situations;
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
5. Excellent problem-solving skills;
6. The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;
7. The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures, and personal situations;
8. Computer literate;
9. A valid driver’s license;
10. An Emergency First and CPR Certificate;
11. A Food Safe Certificate;
12. A Basic Skills Training Certificate;
13. A Suicide Prevention and Intervention Certificate;
14. CPI training;
15. Diversity training.

HOURS OF WORK: 30.5 Hours per week, every Wednesday/Thursday and alternating Friday/Saturday/Sunday with one 4-10pm shift per pay period.

RATE OF PAY: $25.95 as per the Collective Agreement

CLOSING DATE: Nov 8, 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; E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca

· Please include competition #2025 or 2023 with resume
· Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
· This position requires union membership.
· This position requires a class 5 Driver’s License.
· This position is open to female applicants only.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Expected hours: 30.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-08