Community Support Worker (Chilliwack)

Community Support Worker (Chilliwack)

05 Oct
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Community Support
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Chilliwack

05 Oct

Community Support

Chilliwack

We are a progressive accredited organization committed to "Better Lives" for both the people we support and our staff. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of people with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families. We strive to create protected and inclusive communities for everyone.

Do you enjoy being active in the community and truly believe that all people deserve dignity and respect?

We are looking for enthusiastic people to work in our Community Inclusion Programs. Our programs are community based supporting adults, diagnosed with developmental delays, Autism, OCD and other behaviours.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide and maintain a safe supportive environment
- Foster community inclusion and relationships
- Ability to encourage and foster independence
- Ability to follow health care / behavioural plans
- Ability to follow daily schedule and routines
- Ability to prioritize, manage crisis, work independently and also as part of a team
- Ability to set clear boundaries
- Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
- Possess the level of physical fitness necessary to effectively carry out the duties of the position including being able to assist people to transfer. Activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, heavy lifting, climbing, etc.
- Complete daily documentation

Applicants must have the following;

- A positive attitude




- Community Support Worker Certificate and / or a minimum of one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Experience with behavioural support or behaviour intervention an asset
- Class 5 driver's license, Class 4 preferable
- Emergency First Aid for Adults in Care / CPR certificate
- Current TB test(at hire)
- Medical clearance letter (at hire)
- A clear and current Criminal Record for working with Vulnerable Adults (at hire)
- provide a verified criminal record check or police certificate from any jurisdiction previously resided in for more than six months since the age of 18.
- Use of reliable personal vehicles may be required
- Provide 3 work references
- Provide a current Driver's Abstract
- Pathways is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Local candidates preferred; relocation assistance not available.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $24.64 per hour

Application question(s)

- Are you comfortable working on your own supporting up to 3 adults in the community?

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- Supporting adults with special needs: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Emergency First Aid and CPR (preferred)
- Class 5 Drivers License (preferred)
- Class 4 Drivers License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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