Position
Community Support Worker (CSW) – Permanent Full-Time
One (1) Positions Available
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Tuesday to Saturday 08:30 – 16:00
Competition No
CLS INC 2023 22 NVLD
Posting Date
September 7, 2023
Closing Date
September 14, 2023
Start Date
As soon as possible
Wage
Starting at $23.47 per hour (Grid 10 of CSSEA JJEP), plus full employer paid health and dental benefits after three months. Successful applicant will be required to join union membership (BCGEU).
Vehicle Required
Yes
Locations
OneSky Community Inclusion and Employment Services – Neverland Program
The Employer
A progressive, not for profit organization, OneSky has been serving the South Okanagan Similkameen for over five decades. Guided by our core belief that we’re all in this together, living under a single sky, our goal is to create a way forward for everyone. We champion and support individuals to reach their full potential, work to remove barriers and support individuals through a diverse range of services. OneSky values diversity, accessibility, respect, accountability, integrity, and collaboration.
We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a great pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) and a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. OneSky is a great place to work!
Nature of Position
The Community Support Worker (CSW) is responsible to empower and support persons with disabilities to engage in life skills, daily activities and social engagements, employment searching, assist with housing searches at the participant’s choosing. The CSW is to assist each individual as a valued, contributing citizen of inclusive communities
The CSW assists participants to live successfully in community settings. The CSW ensures that individual participant’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. The CSW supports individuals to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills and employment according to their choice.
Qualifications, Education and Knowledge
- Certificate in a related human/social service field OR One (1) year recent related experience, working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Previous experience working with people with dual diagnosis and challenging and/or aggressive behaviours an asset.
- Essential to display a proven ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively.
- Experienced with various lifts, feeding protocols, toileting protocols, personal care protocols, basic adaptive sign language is an asset.
- Need to display an understanding and ability to work with individuals with mental disability and mental illness.
- Must display enthusiasm and energy and be a contributing team member.
- Preference will be given to applicants with Augmentative Communication systems and programs training.
Requirements
- Vaccine Passport with a minimum of two vaccinations
- Class 4 Driver's License (able to obtain within 6 months)
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current (every 3 years) TB test results
- Clear, current Criminal Record Check (provided by OneSky)
- A completed Physicians Approval of Health
- Food Safe Certification
- Safety-Care Training (provided by OneSky) - Mandt or NVCI also acceptable
- Applicant must be willing to swim with the participant in the pool on a regular basis.
- Use of own safe, reliable vehicle to transport participants with “business class” insurance
To Apply
Please note competition # CLS INC 2023 23 NVLD on your application.
OneSky Community Resources is an equity employer and encourages applications from members of equity seeking groups who may contribute to our further diversification.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: From $23.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
Experience:
- working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 4 License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-09-14
