Community Support Worker - New Westminster, Canada - Fraserside

Fraserside

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**POSTING #45-CL- 2023

Job Title:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Program:
COMMUNITY INCLUSION - OUTREACH

Classification:
Standard Grid Level 10 - Community Support Worker

Rate of Pay:
$27.29 per hour; increments as per the Collective Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Support Worker supports clients with developmental disabilities in community based activities; works with all
clients and the team and implement individual and group planning, training and support; develops program and community
activities based on individual's choices, interests and abilities; provides client supervision and support, and daily living, social, life
and work skills training to promote skill development, community participation and integration; participates and assists team
members in the ongoing development and operation of the program, including developing curriculum and facilitating client
workshops, and planning structured client activities; carries out assignments with client(s) following set protocols and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Diploma in the human services field and at least oneyear recent experience working with people

who have developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsiveness and sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities
(in a group or 1:1 setting), strong

community living values and organizational skills are a must.
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Flexibility is required.

Demonstrated strong knowledge/training in behavior approach and experience working with individuals

- having challenging behaviors, mobility impairments and alternate communication systems.

Appropriate role modelling and willingness to participate in diverse daily activities (community, recreational,

- vocational, employment, daily living, one to one, etc.) and work with a broad range of individuals.

Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training and community inclusion

- programs for clients.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations
Skill in developing, implementing, monitoring and documenting individual service plans and training plans.
Ability to work well in unsupervised setting, adhere to check in procedures and follow "working alone" policies
Valid First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification; Mandt System Training an asset.

This includes Community based services that may require travel within the areas of New Westminster, Tri
- cities and Burnaby.
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Class 4 Restricted BC Driver's License required (or to be obtained within 3 month probationary

period) Class 5 with reliable personal vehicle with business insurance and $3,000,000 third party legal
liability insurance required; clean abstract

Medical certificate of health and immunization record, including Covid 19 Vaccinations
Working knowledge of Windows operating system and MS Word; familiarity with an electronic case

- management system is preferred.

Successful Criminal Record Check.

HOURS OF WORK:
This is a part-time position, 12hrs/week;
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00

p.m. This position works 1:1 with an individual; flexibility to shift times may be needed to meet the individual needs.

This position is open to applicants of all genders. This position requires union membership. In order to ensure
safety of the persons served, staff working in this program are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof
of vaccination status is required for successful applicants for this position.
address and telephone number, and include qualifications, experience and any other information that may assist

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:
17 Aug 2023

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLOSED:
24 Aug 2023

"REPOSTED"

Fraserside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Fraserside. Only those selected for
**an interview will be contacted.