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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: We are looking for multiple positions (Casual, Full-Time, and Part Time Temporary)

Location: Port Coquitlam and North Vancouver

Schedule: Casual - minimum 2 days a week (8:00am-3:00pm)

Full-Time : Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:00pm (35hrs/week. Must work between both locations as needed)

Temporary Part-Time: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm (32hrs/week)

Wage: $27.53/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 recent 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
- 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.

Please visit our website for more information on our organization at www.gociss.org

Job Type: Multiple Positions Available

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Please list the Class of your license (ie. Class 7, 5, 4).
- State what position you're applying for
- 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

Pay: $27.53 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to travel to both North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam office as required?
- Please state what posting you're applying for (ex. Casual, Full Time, Part Time Temporary)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driver License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Life Skills Worker - Multiple Positions (Canada)
🏢 Community Integration Services Society
📍 Canada