Position: Part-Time Community Support Worker

Reports To: Service Coordinator

Overall Responsibility: Providing flexible, customized, one on one support to two adults with developmental disabilities to participate in community activities.

The supported individuals require support attending their volunteer positions, going to the swimming pool, attending horse back riding and other community events and leisure activities.

Compensation: $22.00-$23.00 per hour (to start)

Benefits: Part-time benefits include a Health Spending Account, a Wellness Program, and Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Vehicle Use: This position requires staff to transport supported individuals in their own vehicles. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.61/km.

Schedule: 16 Hours per Week. Typical hours and days are (subject to change): Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00AM to 02:00PM or 09:30AM to 12:30PM. The applicant must be able to be flexible as the supported hours may change according to the need of the individuals.

Flexibility with scheduling is required and the candidate must be available 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturdays.

Why work for It's My Life Kamloops Society?

• Employer dedication to employee satisfaction and wellbeing
• Paid orientations and extensive hands on training
• Paid training and professional development (CPR, Mandt, CPI, etc.)
• Payment of course fees for First Aid Certification renewals and wages for attending the course (if First Aid Certification expires while employed)
• Employer paid benefits *
• Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *
• Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *
• Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Groceries are paid for while working (Live-In positions only)
• Meals and expenses are covered when outings involve
• Health and Wellness Program
• Inclusive and diverse environment
• Company Events
• Ongoing mentorship, support and training to promote employee success and achievement

*eligibility based on Full-Time employment and successful completion of probationary period

Other Perks: Down time; throughout the day when the individual is occupied with their activities, there is time for staff to take breaks and have down time.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Supporting the individuals with community activities such as volunteer positions and physical activity.
• Establishing socially valued roles based on the individual’s unique personalities, interests, and competencies
• Assisting the individuals in developing and building on their own unpaid authentic friendships
• Presenting the individuals in a positive and respectable manner
• Promoting and modeling personal growth, respect, and self-esteem by serving as a positive role model
• Transporting supported individuals to their community activities

Skills and Attributes:

• Open-minded attitude
• Dedication for promoting personal growth in others
• Creative and outgoing personality
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong ability to work in an independent setting
• Ability to set and communicate boundaries
• Ability to encourage and support the performance of desired behaviours

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the social services field would be an asset but is not required
• Clear criminal record check
• Safe driving record
• Valid Drivers License
• Safe, reliable vehicle to be used to transport supported individuals with appropriate insurance coverage
• Valid First Aid certificate (can be obtained during training period)

Thank you for your application, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• What is your current availability?
• Will your availability be changing in the next year?
• Do you have a vehicle that can be used for work?
• Are you comfortable supporting someone in a swimming pool that is approximately 4.5 feet deep)?
• Are you comfortable supporting someone to attend their horseback riding activities?

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• driver's License (which class?) (required)

Work Location: In person