Full Time Support Worker

Pay: CA$25.95 per hour

Job description:

Full-time Support Worker (Day shifts)

1 Positions is available: : Wednesday to Saturday

Time: 8 AM-8 PM

Worksite: In-person at 618, 7th St E, North Vancouver

Collective Agreement: Community Living Services Collective Agreement BCGEU (Membership is Required)

Start date: ASAP

The Support Worker (SW) assists clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The SW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible.

Full-time employees will be trained properly for this specific program and will have a set schedule.

Education & Experience

• Certificate in a related human / social services Degree or Grade 12 diploma or GED with equivalent combination of education, experience/training in mental health, childcare, medical or nursing
• 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings is preferred, but WILLING TO ACCEPT NEW GRADUATES FROM CANADIAN INSTITUTION OF RELATED DISCIPLINES.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 25 lbs.
• Experience in implementing positive behaviour support programs in a day program environment is PREFERRED.

Requirements

• Must be able to work with clients who have a challenging behaviour profile.
• Must be able and willing to work in North Vancouver.
• Must be male, physically active, outgoing and sociable, and engage and interact with the client
• Must be a driver with a Class 5 driver's license (no restrictions)
• Criminal Record Clearance*
• Medical Clearance*
• Valid First Aid/CPR*
• Food Safe*
• WHMIS *
• Demonstrates competency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

*The items with the (*) sign can be obtained upon successful interview and before the final stage of hiring.

Probation/Trial:

As outlined in the collective agreement, the first three months of your appointment will serve as a trial period to assess your suitability for the position. If your performance is deemed

unsatisfactory or if you are unable to fulfill the duties of the role, the trial period may be extended by an additional three months. Additionally, the trial period will be extended to account for any absences longer than two weeks that occur during this time. Based on the company policy, you are required to give a minimum

of two weeks' notice for your resignation from this position.

Benefits

Benefits will be provided upon successful completion of the trial period evaluation, in accordance with the terms outlined in the Collective Agreement:

▪ Group Life Insurance

▪ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit

▪ Long-Term Disability Benefit

▪ Extended Health Care (Single/Family)

▪ Dental Care Coverage (Single/Family)

Employment Types

Full-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

• Do you have a British Columbia Class 5 driver's license (or higher) with no restrictions?
• Are you eligible to work 40 hours per week?
• Have you worked with an organization similar to LMSCL?
• What is your status in Canada? (Study Permit, Work Permit, PR, or Citizen). If on a Work/Study Permit, the expiry date MUST BE WRITTEN, or the application will not be considered.

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required) - At least 6 months in Canada