Community Support Worker - 2029

POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Community Support Worker

GRID LEVEL: 10

PROGRAM: Serenity House

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;
3. All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Community Support Worker must demonstrate:

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:

The Community Support Worker will require:

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 literacy;
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: 16 Hours per week, 10 AM - 2 PM, Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon

RATE OF PAY: $25.95 as per the Collective Agreement

CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2025

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 #2029 with your resume.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

This position requires union membership.

Class 5 License Required.

This position is open to female applicants only.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-20