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Casual Support Worker

Vancouver, BC
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Opportunity to grow professionally
On-job training
Open and supportive environment

About the role

Join our team for multiple employment opportunities within the Social Services Field!

If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment , while helping others meet their full potential in all areas of daily living, Pathway Community Services Ltd. will provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally and receive on-job training in an open and supportive environment.

General Job Description:
Pathway Community Services Ltd. Provides residential support services to children with a wide range of abilities and challenges, who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, FASD, ASD, developmental delays , mental health issues , as well as high risk behaviours. In order to work successfully within our team, the ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and a high standard of practice in all areas.

As well, the ideal candidate should have the flexibility and willingness to work with children who may present high risk and challenging behaviours. Availability to engage in ongoing training is needed. Managing emergency situations in a stressful environment is an ongoing expectation. Evening and weekend work is required.

Knowledge and adherence to Pathway Community Services Ltd’s policies is expected.

Responsibilities:
To collaboratively assist with the day-to-day operations of the residence in order to maintain a high standard of living within our communities

To dependably implement every individual’s plan of care exactly as written

To provide a safe, structured, educational and developmentally appropriate home environment that promotes a sense of well-being, self-confidence, belonging and independence for the individual.

To collaborate with the individuals and their larger network to pro-actively promote opportunities for inclusion in all environments.

To efficiently meet all documentation requirements within established timelines

To commit to all scheduled shift

Requirements/ Assets

1-3 years previous work in a similar environment

Certificate and/or degree in the Social Services or related field (asset)

Class 5 driver’s license

NVCI or MANDT (preferred)

Commitment and adherence to all points in Job Description

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with others, as well as to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively with all members of a network

Ability to understand and apply behavioural support plans in a consistent manner

Recognition of phase escalation cycles

Ability to skillfully and calmly work in stressful environments.

Ability to proactively and effectively access community resources

Ability to be a strong advocate

Time management and general organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions in an ethical manner

Key Personal Characteristics

PRIDE

Passionate /Pro-Active

Resourceful /Respectful

Invested/Initiative

Dynamic/ Dependable

Engaged/Energize

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