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The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination.
Job Responsibility:
Assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community
Ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met
Assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living
Works both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment
Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
Class 5 Driver’s License
Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License within probation period
Satisfactory driver’s abstract
Criminal Record Clearance
Must have training in positive behavior support
Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs)
TB Test Clearance
Competency in English written and verbal communication
Eligible to work in Canada
This position requires Union membership
Nice to have:
Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, and community care is an asset
Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement preferred
Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is an asset
What we offer:
A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health, and welfare benefits plan