POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Community Support Worker

GRID LEVEL 10

PROGRAM: BB Program

REPORTS TO: Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program by:

· Providing educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours; and

· Encouraging progressive independence through programming, routines and consistent responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Community Support Worker will have:

· Two years experience in a supervised setting with a Diploma in Social Services, a Community Support Worker Certificate or a Residential Care Aide Certificate; or

· An equivalent combination of education and experience in a support employment or residential resource; and

· All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Community Support Worker must demonstrate:

· A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;

· Cultural, social and economic awareness;

· Empathetic listening and support qualities;

· Tact and diplomacy;

· Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;

· Good boundaries and self care practices;

· A willingness to work flexible schedule;

· A person centered practical approach; and

· Good physical health;

· A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

The Community Support Worker will require:





· The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;

· The ability to manage high risk behaviours;

· The ability to manage crisis situations;

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

· Excellent problem solving skills;

· The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;

· The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;

· Computer literate;

· A valid driver’s license;

· An Emergency First and CPR Certificate;

· A Food Safe Certificate;

· A Basic Skills Training Certificate;

· A Suicide Prevention and Intervention Certificate;

· CPI training’ and

· Diversity training.

HOURS OF WORK:

2117:Alternating Friday and Saturday - 9am-10pm =13Hrs/week

2118: Monday/Tuesday and every other Sunday - 9am-10pm=32.5 hours a week

RATE OF PAY:$27.54 as per the Collective Agreement

CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:

Tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street)

DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167; E-mail: [email protected]

· Please include competition #2117 OR 2118 with resume

· Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

· This position requires union membership

· This position is open to female applicants only.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.54 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Support Worker - posting #2118 & 2117 (Dawson Creek)
🏢 South Peace Community Resource Society
📍 Dawson Creek