Community Support Worker (Life Skills Worker)

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t 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:

• Casual positions available Location: Port Coquitlam Schedule: Ranging from the hours 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday to Friday Wage: $25.95/hour and $0.61/km while performing society business as per collective agreement. New Collective Agreement Rates THE BENEFITS:

• Nights and Weekends Off

• Employer Paid Benefits

• 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

• COVID-19 Vaccination

• Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities

• Criminal Record Clearance

• Food Safe and WHMIS certifications - asset

• Extended health care

• Paid time off Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends Application question(s):

• Please list the Class of your license (ie. Class 7, 5, 4).

• Please list your days available to work from Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. Licence/Certification:

• BC Drivers License (required)

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

• Vehicle (required) Work Location: In person