Support Worker – Social Services

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Description

Vacancy: One (1)                Location: Vancouver

Description: Fulltime 40 hours per week

Employment Condition: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible hours, Early morning, Morning

Benefits: Health Benefits, Other Benefits, Long Term Benefits, Financial Benefits

Language: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site Environment: 

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work Setting:

Group home, Work in employer's/client's home; Community Centre, Private residence, Various locations, Willing to relocate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks:

Administrative and office activities, appraise client's needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strenghts and development needs; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; implement behaviour management programs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers invloved with clients; Assist clients to appointments and social outings.

Weight: More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Client focused, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Team player.

Certificates, Licenses, memberships and courses:

Mandt System Training, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate

BENEFITS:

Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan

Financial benefits: As per collective agreement

Long Term benefits: Group Insurance, Long-term care insurance, Other benefits, Pension plan

Other Benefits: Learning/training paid by employer, On-site housing options, parking available

Screening Questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Security and Safety:  Criminal Record Check, Driving Record Check (abstract), Medical exam.

Transportation/Vehicle information: Own vehicle, Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Information: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding.

How to Apply

Please send your resume by email to: strivelivingsw@gmail.com

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THIS JOB? ONLY APPLY TO THIS JOB IF:

• You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• You have a valid Canadian work permit

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Job Categories: Social Services. Job Types: Full-Time.

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