Community Support Worker

• Assists adult clients with their social, emotional, physical, vocational, recreational and daily life skill development
• Supports clients to achieve their greatest degree of independence in environments of their choice through participation in onsite and community opportunities
• Participation in the development of individual client service plans
• Planning and leading programming while assisting with activities of daily living
• Working from East Richmond site and providing outreach services within Richmond and Vancouver locations

• Degree or Diploma in areas directly related to Social Services, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, or Education
• 1-2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs and be willing to go in chlorinated swimming pools
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License and use of vehicle
• Willing to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 Driver’s License during probationary period
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility, and endurance for recreational activities
• Position involves assisting clients with personal care needs

Experience with principles of positive behavior management

• Fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• On-the-job training
• An inclusive work environment