Community Support Worker (Champlain Heights)
Top Benefits
About the role
Who we are:
Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Hands-On Training
- Group Benefit package to all employees working 20 hours or more in a permanent position; includes extended Health/Dental, MSP and MPP
- Promotion of lifelong learning with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Annual Events to bring everyone together; people we support, their families and our team
Who we are seeking:
SB is looking for someone to balance out her dedicated support team. SB is fun to work with which is why she has so many fantastic long term staff. She lives with a cat and has a roommate. SB appreciates a balance of fun, quiet and healthy activity. She enjoys movies, theatre and sailing, just to name a few of her interests. On the weekends, SB may attend family functions.
SB is usually a quiet communicator and uses a pictorial book to communicate with you. She also uses eye movement and body language to let you know what she needs. It takes a bit of time to learn her communication style but once you do it is easy to communicate with her.
You will help SB with all her personal care. She has a ceiling lift to help with transfers. SB also has a feeding tube. SB's team helps her get to appointments and any other activities during the day.
All training is provided.
Class 4 Driver's License is required.
Location
Vancouver, BC (Champlain Heights)
Reports to
Program Manager
Rate of Pay
$24.50/hour to $26.65/hour; Asleep overnight (10PM to 4AM) $18.40/hour to $18.85/hour; Awake overnight (4AM to 8AM) $20.20/hour to $22.60/hour
Probation
3 Months
Preferred Training or Experience
- Supported someone in the community
- Knowledge of computers and adaptive equipment
- Experience with lifts and transfers or willing to learn
- Comfortable in professional settings
Specific Training or Experience Required
Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others; Supporting people who get anxious ; Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Expected Hours of Work
6:30pm Saturdays to 6:30pm Sundays
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.50-$26.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- BCDL (class 4 or 5) (required)
Work Location: In person
About Spectrum Society for Community Living
Our Vision
Spectrum Society for Community Living believes that community is enriched by the presence and contributions of its citizens with disabilities. We believe that together we can create a world where all people are valued, their voices heard, their choices respected.
Our Mission
Spectrum Society's mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement through research into leadership and best practice. As a service providing agency, our focus is on strengthening the capacity of individuals and their personal networks, augmenting rather than replacing natural supports.
Our Values and Beliefs
Our work with individuals, families, volunteers and employees is guided by the following values and beliefs:
· Every person has the right to direct his or her own life · Every person is entitled to respect and dignity · Every person has something to contribute · Mutually rewarding relationships enhance the quality of life · We encourage innovation and creativity · Diversity strengthens our communities and our workplaces
Community Support Worker (Champlain Heights)
Top Benefits
About the role
Who we are:
Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Hands-On Training
- Group Benefit package to all employees working 20 hours or more in a permanent position; includes extended Health/Dental, MSP and MPP
- Promotion of lifelong learning with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Annual Events to bring everyone together; people we support, their families and our team
Who we are seeking:
SB is looking for someone to balance out her dedicated support team. SB is fun to work with which is why she has so many fantastic long term staff. She lives with a cat and has a roommate. SB appreciates a balance of fun, quiet and healthy activity. She enjoys movies, theatre and sailing, just to name a few of her interests. On the weekends, SB may attend family functions.
SB is usually a quiet communicator and uses a pictorial book to communicate with you. She also uses eye movement and body language to let you know what she needs. It takes a bit of time to learn her communication style but once you do it is easy to communicate with her.
You will help SB with all her personal care. She has a ceiling lift to help with transfers. SB also has a feeding tube. SB's team helps her get to appointments and any other activities during the day.
All training is provided.
Class 4 Driver's License is required.
Location
Vancouver, BC (Champlain Heights)
Reports to
Program Manager
Rate of Pay
$24.50/hour to $26.65/hour; Asleep overnight (10PM to 4AM) $18.40/hour to $18.85/hour; Awake overnight (4AM to 8AM) $20.20/hour to $22.60/hour
Probation
3 Months
Preferred Training or Experience
- Supported someone in the community
- Knowledge of computers and adaptive equipment
- Experience with lifts and transfers or willing to learn
- Comfortable in professional settings
Specific Training or Experience Required
Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others; Supporting people who get anxious ; Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Expected Hours of Work
6:30pm Saturdays to 6:30pm Sundays
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.50-$26.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- BCDL (class 4 or 5) (required)
Work Location: In person
About Spectrum Society for Community Living
Our Vision
Spectrum Society for Community Living believes that community is enriched by the presence and contributions of its citizens with disabilities. We believe that together we can create a world where all people are valued, their voices heard, their choices respected.
Our Mission
Spectrum Society's mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement through research into leadership and best practice. As a service providing agency, our focus is on strengthening the capacity of individuals and their personal networks, augmenting rather than replacing natural supports.
Our Values and Beliefs
Our work with individuals, families, volunteers and employees is guided by the following values and beliefs:
· Every person has the right to direct his or her own life · Every person is entitled to respect and dignity · Every person has something to contribute · Mutually rewarding relationships enhance the quality of life · We encourage innovation and creativity · Diversity strengthens our communities and our workplaces