Fiber Artist

**Cascadia, an urban Camphill community in North Vancouver, is looking for upbeat, enthusiastic and reliable coworkers to work with adults with special needs in our Fiber Arts Studio.** We are looking for an individual with skills in fiber arts who will be leading the weaving studio. Cascadia Day Program offers variety of craft activities such as Fiber Arts work, Clay workshop, Candle workshop, Home Skills and Garden program and afternoon activities.

The Cascadia Society Day Program is supported through Community Living funding. As such we are now required to comply with the PHO directive to **provide proof of full vaccination or a valid exemption letter.** To get a better sense of our community please explore our website.

**Requirement of all coworkers**:

- See oneself as a member of the life sharing community within the day center and support its vibrancy and development.
- Recognition of Cascadia’s philosophic roots in Anthroposophy and Camphill, and how these streams inform our activities and approaches.
- Willingness to support and contribute to the Cascadia Society mission is essential.

**Operational Competencies**
Accountability - Able to:
1. take responsibility for own behavior and actions as related to work performance;
2. stay on task and meet expectations;
3. address issues or concerns in a timely and transparent manner

Adaptability - Able to:
1. adapt working style when called for;
2. work effectively when tasks suddenly change;
3. easily adapt to new work environments / different rules

Cooperation - Able to:
1. work effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal;
2. share knowledge and experience;
3. be open to hearing other people’s opinions and ideas;
4. notice when others need help and assist them when necessary

**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:

- Coworker flexibility i.e. group or one to one setting with a companion as required.
- The Cascadia Centre business hours are between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and the coworker’s activity will be within these hours. On occasion (i.e., special activities, late companion pickups), coworkers may be asked to work outside of that time frame.
- Coworker must be in general good health and able to support some light lifting i.e. meeting companion personal hygiene needs.

**Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, Characteristics, Certification)**:

- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with people with special needs
- Must be punctual, meticulous, and reliable

Courteous manners with the public - ability to interact in a mindful and professional manner.

**Salary**: From $22.04 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- We are looking for an individual who has solid skills in fiber arts and is able to collaborate with a small team of fellow coworkers providing relevant and meaningful craft activities for people with special needs in the fiber arts studio. Please provide examples of your experience in one or all areas of fiber arts: weaving, knitting, sewing, felting, beading etc.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- North Vancouver, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person