Life Skills Contractor

**Job description**

Intellectual Disabilities (North and West Vancouver) Society supports individuals living with intellectual disabilities to thrive in the unique life they choose. IDS is a mid-sized, non-profit organization that provides a variety of residential, community, and employment services. We see a community where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities must lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community.

Under the direction of the Manager of Community Services, the Life Skills Contractor provides a comfortable environment for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn and practice those skills that are required for healthy, independent living. You work as part of a team to ensure that individuals achieve and maintain personally meaningful goals for independence, community access, and vocational skill development.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Accompany and/or transport clients to activities such as medical or other appointments, shopping, or activities necessary for daily living.
- Assist clients to function more independently in the home and the community.
- Assist clients with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behavior management, and offer basic counseling support.
- Teach and assist clients (individual and/or group facilitation) with activities such as grooming, basic cooking & nutrition, medication management, money management, shopping, household safety, community safety, and home maintenance skills.
- Facilitate physical, educational, and vocational activities that are following the client’s goals.
- Recognize, analyze and respond accordingly to emergency situations.
- Inform the program team lead of situations/behaviors that may result in a need for outside intervention.
- Ensure that individuals have the opportunity to meaningfully interact with those who are important to them.
- Where possible, facilitate the involvement of family members and friends in the lives of the individuals you support.
- Identify social, economic, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community to assist with the clients’ needs. Liaise with other agencies and community professionals.

**Education and Experience**
- Certificate in human services or a related field (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
- Minimum of six months relevant experience in a similar environment

**Job Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to function efficiently under pressure and manage multiple concurrent demands.
- Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the field
- Proven ability to make sound, independent decisions.
- Satisfactory English receptive and expressive communication

**Pre-Requisites**:

- Criminal record check
- Family approval (signed contract)
- Medical approval
- Reliable vehicle and valid BC driver’s license (class 5), where applicable
- Satisfactory reference checks
- Tuberculosis clearance
- Valid first aid with CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Certificates

**Hours of Work**:

- Hours of work are set according to individual contract needs.
- This position may involve evening and weekend work.

If you are looking for an organization with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment dedicated to making a difference in the community, we are excited to meet you
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please let us know. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential._

**Job Type**: Contract

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Work Location: In person