Casual Life Skills Worker

3 days ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada Community Integrtn Serv Full time

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**: Casual position

**Location**:Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver

**Schedule**: Ranging from the hours 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday to Friday

Wage: $25.95/hour and $0.61/km while performing society business as per collective agreement. **New Collective Agreement Rates**

**THE BENEFITS**:

- Nights and Weekends Off
- Employer Paid Benefits
- 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.
- You communicate clearly. You are able to communicate verbally and through writing with the use of computers and technology.
- 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
- 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 Type**: Casual

Pay: From $25.95 per hour

**Benefits**:
Extended health care

Paid time off

**License/Certification**:
BC Drivers License (required)

First Aid Certification (preferred)

Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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