20.00 Hour Permanent Part Time - North Vancouver, Canada - Community Integration Services Society

Community Integration Services Society

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

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:
North Vancouver

Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:00am-4:00pm - Schedule varies depending on position

Wage:
$21.63/hour and $0.51/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.