Job Description

Temporary Community Support Worker # 2025-048b

Location:

Vanderhoof, BC

Vacancies:

1 Temporary Full-time (Medical Leave Coverage until employee(s) returns to work

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, unless otherwise required by programming or client service delivery.

Opening Date:

August 26, 2025,

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Start Date:

As Soon as Possible

Salary:

$25.95 - $29.76/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 10)

Job Summary

Assists persons with developmental disabilities live independently their own homes and, in their community, to have the highest quality of life possible. This includes assisting them with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills. Specific activities may include assistance with self-confidence, decision-making skills, personal planning, and self-determination. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care.

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma in a related human/social service field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience One (1) year recent related experience, specific to community social services sector Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status and lifestyle diversity. Must be non-judgmental Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Required:

Valid class 5 driver's license & satisfactory drivers abstract Criminal Record Check clearance This position requires union membership

Our Commitment to You:

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.

Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.95-$29.76 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Are you a Canadian Citizen, or permanent resident or hold a valid work permit, please specify?
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Location:

Vanderhoof, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person