Community Housing Worker

**Community Housing Worker**

**Position Type**: Part-time 30 Hours per week
(casual positions are also available, please specify what you are looking for)

**Location**:Maple Ridge

**Compensation**: $25.95 per hour - as per Community Living Collective Agreement

**Requirements**: Must have some experience with supporting individuals who require behaviour supports. Must be comfortable working alone in a 1:1 setting**.**

**Client Details**:70 year old male, engages in self injurious behavior, and expresses himself through loud vocalizations.
- pos_ **Abilities** assists individuals with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We accomplish this by partnering with local communities to provide a comprehensive range of person
- centred services for individuals and the families who care for them.

We thrive to help our employees experience joy, meaning and beauty at work. They have more opportunities to be creative and autonomous, living life doing what they love.

We are currently searching for passionate individuals to make a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. Gain the gratification of knowing you are instrumental in helping individuals create their success

**PT 30 hours position Schedule**:
Sunday OFF

Monday 9am-3pm

Tuesday 9am-3pm

Wednesday 9am-3pm

Thursday 9am-3pm

Friday 9am-3pm

Saturday OFF

**About YOU**:

- You hold a strong commitment to protecting the Human Rights of our persons served. This commitment comes from your grounded philosophy of supporting people with challenges living and working in the community.
- You hold a degree or certification in human services (or related discipline) or you have an acceptable combination of education/experience.
- You have experience working with people who live with physical, mental or social barriers.
- You can be the creative spark or productive dynamo in a team; having an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact.
- You are a confident writer, speaker and are rarely intimidated in any conversation.
- You are a great organizer; deadlines are up-to-date on your calendar or meals are prepped for the week.
- You know your way around the local community, having knowledge of the resources and services available.

You MUST have the following:

- Emergency first Aid and CPR level B or C
- Current TB test
- clear Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults (a consent form will be provided upon hire)
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Experience with supporting individuals who require behaviour supports.
- Must be comfortable working in a 1:1 setting

**YOUR Typical Day**:

- You will be an advocate for people’s desires and choices.
- You promote each individual’s independence and help create opportunities for them to learn and practice new skills.
- You could be acting in theatre, drawing art or holding music sessions with individuals to develop and promote their gifts, talents, qualities and abilities.
- You will learn and practice with each individual’s method of communication. You will also help grow and develop their method of communication.
- You provide input in developing, implementing and documenting each individual’s Personal Service Plans (PSPs).
- You help individuals with their personal care needs and assist in maintaining a standard which will ensure that they are seen positively by their friends, family and community.
- You support individuals in building and maintaining fulfilling relationships with family, friends and neighbours.
- You administer medication, arrange for travel, and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
- You maintain positive working relationships with all professionals involved in the care of the individual.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $25.95 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person