**A LIFELONG SOCIETY PROVIDING AL’S SUPPORT**

**RESIDENTIAL/COMMUNITY** **SUPPORT WORKER**

Our Society has an opening for employment, to support a male adult. He resides in his own home and has a Microboard and committed team to care for his individual needs. The position requires a person with patience that will respect both the individual and the team that currently support him. The applicant should possess common sense and be able to respond to situations calmly & with dignity, using the supports that are currently in place. The individual’s request is for someone who has a good sense of humor, is physically active, and has knowledge of his community. He enjoys being part of his home and participates, with our support for continued independence. He has a wide range of interests, particularly music & art.

You must have a Criminal Record Review, reliable vehicle, drivers’ abstract, business insurance, CPR-First Aid, TB Test & Covid-19 Vaccine. We require education and/or experience that will support his personal care needs & manage behaviors with empathy; you must be positive and pro-active. Specialized training is provided to the successful applicant with continuing support.

If you meet the criteria, please respond to this posting, further information will be available, thank you for your interest.
- All life deserves respect, dignity & compassion_

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 39 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$21.08 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have strict and comprehensive policies & protocols with one to one training to ensure the safety of our individual and our employees. Our safety guidelines & checklists adhere to CLBC and Worksafe BC policies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Courtenay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What personal skills do you possess to support an individual with behaviour challenges and what is your view on their rights for inclusion?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence & Valid First Aid Certification (required)

Expected start date: 2023-05-01