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/paid positions, maintaining relationships, attending appointments, completing personal and homes chores and preparing meals.
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: 28 Hours per Week - Monday to Friday. Typical hours and days are (subject to change):
- Mondays: 09:15 am to 06:00 pm (with a 45 unpaid lunch break)
- Tuesdays: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 11 am to 07:00 pm OR 01:00 pm to 09:00 pm
- Thursday: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Fridays 08:30 am to 12:30 pm
The applicant must be able to be flexible as the supported hours may change according to the need of the individuals.
Why work for Its 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, 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.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Assisting the individuals with Grocery shopping, making healthy choices and meal preparation.
- Assisting the individuals with everyday chores and cleaning.
- 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 authentic friendships.
- Promoting and modeling personal growth, respect, and self-esteem by serving as a positive role model
- Transporting supported individuals to their community/leisure 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 is required
- Valid Drivers License is required
- Safe, reliable vehicle to be used to transport supported individuals with appropriate insurance coverage is required
- Valid First Aid certificate (can be obtained during training period)
We look forward to reviewing all qualified applications. Be sure to review all job requirements and scheduling requirements before applying. Only candidates selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.
Thank you for your application!
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?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver's License? Which class? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
