Life Skills Worker

2 months ago


Victoria, Canada Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. Full time

Job description

Position Type: Part -time - We are looking for staff available to work 20-30 hours a week with an adult client between 9-5 pm preferred, weekdays, but evening and weekends are needed as well.

Location : Victoria, BC

Wage: $20- $23/hour depending on experience with wage reviews annually

*One year commitment requested

Pivot Point specializes in intensive therapeutic interventions for children, teens and adults with Autism and other special needs, enhancing their success at home, school and in the community.

Nature and Scope of Work

Life Skills Workers serve as ‘behaviour therapists’, working one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities. They implement client specific Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention strategies that are developed by a team of specialists.

Work is done in client homes so a reliable vehicle is necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- At least 6 months experience working with adults with disabilities (preferably autism but work with other disorders is also strongly considered)
- Post-secondary education in a related area of study such as Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis, Special Education Assistant, etc
- Ability to set boundaries with compassion and consistency
- Dependability & consistency in attending sessions
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to help with clients self care routine
- Flexible schedule

You MUST be able to provide the following:

- Proof that you are over 19 years old
- Willingness to complete a Criminal Record Check
- Willingness to obtain Emergency First Aid
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete NVCPI training directly through Pivot Point
- Have a reliable vehicle
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- Have a clean driving record (Driver's Abstract will be required)
- "Business Use" car insurance & $3,000,000 Third-Party Liability Insurance will be required

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- working with adults with diverse abilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)

Work Location: On the road



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