Adult Residence Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Trail, Canada Strive Living Society Full time

Are you looking for an exciting career in Social Services?

We have exciting full-time, part-time, and casual/on-call Support Worker opportunities for our adult group home located in the area of Trail, BC

Our organization offers full benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements, great opportunities to grow within and a fun, positive environment for both staff and clients

**Why work for Strive?**
- New Hire Incentive - up to $500
- Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Paid orientations
- Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
- Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.*
- Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage*
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)*
- Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)*
- Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
- Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
- Competitive paid annual vacation
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Generous paid Health Bank
- Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
- Referral bonus program
- An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements of securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

**The ideal applicant shall possess**:

- Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns, and behaviors
- An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities
- Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation
- Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities
- Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies
- Ability to offer physical assistance such as personal care/hygiene for all genders
- An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
- Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community
- Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills
- The physical ability to perform all the duties required of the position

**Job Requirements include**:

- Class 4 or 5 BC Driver’s License required and clean driver’s abstract (required)
- Minimum of 1-year experience (or combination of education and experience)
- COVID-19 Vaccination (2-doses required)
- Criminal Record Check (required)
- Hub Clearance
- Negative TB test
- First Aid and CPR
- MANDT Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Other requirements that may be specific to the individual served.

**NOTE: If you do not have all of the certifications indicated above, but demonstrate a good fit for the position, Strive may be able to assist you to acquire some of these requirements.**

**Job Type**:Full-time, Part-time, Casual/on-call

**Start Date: 2024**

**Compensation**:$25.95/hour

**Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us**

**Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”**

**Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”**

Due to the sensitive nature of the work and a Public Health Order, Strive requires all successful applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptance of employment indicates an understanding and consent to disclosing this information supported by evidence of vaccination status.

Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.
- *without precedence and without prejudice*_
- Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability._
- Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations._

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- BC Class 5

Preferred
- Mandt
- BC Class 4

**Skills**: Preferred
- Communication
- Personal Care

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