Community Support Worker

1 week ago


Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Community Integration Services Society Full time

LIFE SKILLS WORKER

Community Integration Services Society is looking for compassionate and supportive people to help make a meaningful difference in someone's life. Is that someone you?
CISS values flexibility of work life balance.

With only day time hours, a career at CISS is perfect for those seeking to enjoy both their career and life.


WHO WE ARE:

Community Integration Services Society is a non-profit organization that has been providing life skills services and support to adult individuals with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Come be a part of our highly trained team who work alongside their clients to participate in programs and activities throughout neighboring cities. Become a positive role model for individuals by providing life skills training and support towards achieving personal goals.

Status:
Permanent Part Time

Location:
Port Coquitlam

Schedule:
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm - Schedule varies depending on position

Wage:
$21.63/hour and $0.51/km while performing society business as per collective agreement.
However, there is a great tentative Collective Agreement in place which will increase wages and mileage effective April 1, 2023.

THE BENEFITS:

  • Full Employer Paid Benefits (Positions over 20 Hours per week)
  • Nights and Weekends Off
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • In House Educational and Training Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To assist clients in accessing community programs and to participate alongside with them.

Activities include but is not limited to:
skating, swimming, shopping, bowling, leisure and peer group events.

  • Provide behavioral support when working with people with challenging behaviors throughout various tasks and activities.
  • Use adaptive technology. This includes pushing a wheelchair or the use of other mobility devices.
  • Adapt and/or modify activities on a daily basis to support inclusion of the clients.
  • Maintain confidence in developing and implementing new programs while establishing client goals with measurable outcomes that can be aligned with the individual's scheduled activities.
  • Preparation of reports, developing guidelines, analyzing data and maintaining client records.

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

This job might be right for you if:


  • You are goal driven. You are able to help set goals and create programs to assist the individuals in achieving those goals.
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You communicate clearly. You are able to communicate verbally and through writing with the use of computers and technology.
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You enjoy being active. You are able to participate alongside the individuals in active activities and community based programs.

  • It is an asset if you have experience in medication administration, providing personal care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, hold a basic understanding of behavior management and pictorial symbol communication.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Class 5 BC Driver's License
  • A reliable vehicle for daily use for transporting up to more than one passenger
  • Business Insurance with a minimum 2 million liability
  • Valid first aid training with CPR/AED
  • COVID19 Vaccination
  • Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities
  • Criminal Record Clearance
  • Food Safe and WHMIS certifications asset
  • Union membership is required upon hiring (BCGEU)

Please note:
only those who have been short listed will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in becoming a
Life Skills Worker at CISS.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $21.63 per hour

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Please list the Class of your license (ie. Class 7, 5, 4).

Licence/Certification:

  • BC Drivers License (required)
  • Vehicle (preferred)
  • First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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