Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Community Support Worker

CLASSIFICATION:

Community Support Worker

GRID LEVEL

:10

PROGRAM:

City View Res

REPORTS TO:

Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program by:

Providing educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours; and

Encouraging progressive independence through programming, routines and consistent responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Community Support Worker will have:

Two years experience in a supervised setting with a Diploma in Social Services, a Community Support Worker Certificate or a Residential Care Aide Certificate; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience in a support employment or residential resource; and

All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Community Support Worker must demonstrate:

A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;

Cultural, social and economic awareness;

Empathetic listening and support qualities;

Tact and diplomacy;

Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;

Good boundaries and self care practices;

A willingness to work flexible hours;

A person centered practical approach; and

Good physical health;

A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

The Community Support Worker will require:

The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;

The ability to manage high risk behaviours;

The ability to manage crisis situations;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Excellent problem solving skills;

The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;

The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;

Computer literate;

A valid driver's license;

An Emergency First and CPR Certificate;

A Food Safe Certificate;

A Basic Skills Training Certificate;

A Suicide Prevention and Intervention Certificate;

CPI training' and

Diversity training.

HOURS OF WORK:

10 hours a shift- 9am to 7pm

20 Hours a week

Every Wednesday/Thursday

RATE OF PAY:

$25.95 as per the Collective Agreement

CLOSING DATE:

Aug 13, 2025

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:

Tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street)

DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167; E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca

Please include competition #

2074

with resume

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

This position requires union membership

Class 5 License Required

This position is open to female & Male applicants.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Application question(s):

Due to BFOR requirements, this position is only open to women, can you confirm that you meet this criteria?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-13
Expected start date: 2025-08-18