SOUTH PEACE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY

JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE:
Community Support Worker

 
CLASSIFICATION:
Community Support Worker

GRID LEVEL:
10

 
PROGRAM:
Residential Programs

 
REPORTS TO:
Residence Coordinator/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 supported employment or residential resource; and

·         Lesser qualified applicants will be considered
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 hours;

·         a person-centered practical approach; and

·         good physical health.

 
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 literacy in Excel, Word and email programs;

·         a valid driver’s license;

·         an Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate;

·         a Medication Delivery Training Certificate;

·         a Food Safe Certificate

·         CPI training

 

 
HOURS OF WORK:
 20 Hours per week

 
RATE OF PAY:
As per the Collective Agreement.  Grid Level 10 applies to this position
CLOSING DATE:
May 27, 2020

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:
Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713 (10110 – 13th Street)

DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167               

E-mail:  humanresources@spcrs.ca

 

·         Please include competition #1791 with resume

·         Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

·         This position requires union membership

·         This position is open to female and male applicants