34 Hour Permanent Part Time - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Community Integration Services Society
Description
LIFE SKILLS WORKER
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:
Permanent Part Time
Location:
Port Coquitlam
Schedule:
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm - Schedule varies depending on position
Wage:
$25.05/hour and $0.61/km while performing society business as per collective agreement
THE BENEFITS:
- Full Employer Paid Benefits (Positions over 20 Hours per week)
- Nights and Weekends Off
- 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
- COVID19 Vaccination
- 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.
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