SOUTH PEACE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY
JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE:
Community Support Worker
CLASSIFICATION:
Community Support Worker
GRID LEVEL:
10
PROGRAM:
Community Living Residential 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 supported employment or residential resource; and
· All supervised setting 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 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
· A valid driver’s licence;
· An emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate’
· A Medication Delivery Training Certificate;
· A Food Safe Certificate
· CPI training
HOURS OF WORK:
32.42 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs.
RATE OF PAY:
As per the Collective Agreement.
CLOSING DATE:
November 6, 2019
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 #1782 with resume
· Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
· This position requires union membership
· This position is open to female applicants only