Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Day Program Support Person to join our team. This role involves providing essential support to ensure the smooth operation of our day program services.
We are looking for an under 30 hour per week Day Program Support worker. The position is with a 36 year old Autistic/Down Syndrome nonverbal male. The Day Program runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, finishing by 3pm. These are set hours. The work days start and finish in Armstrong, BC.
We are looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and compassionate person who is patient and willing to learn new ways of communicating with a non verbal person. The first two weeks are a paid training period that will set you up for success with our person with disabilities.
Experience in the Support Worker field is always a plus but we will consider those you have applicable life skills that make them a suitable canidate.
This placement includes taking our person into the community and work with them to be successful at their workplace committments, social activities and support their health and wellbeing through activities. In order to do this we require a vehicle that runs well and is safe, a drivers license and a clear drivers abstract, liability insurance of $5,000. A successful canadate must be able to swim laps at the public pool with our person to encourage him to get good exercise. Walking and hiking are other ways to provide good exercise. Assisting in bible study with another support worker and their DWP is also a part of their day program. There are pre arrange vacation days off that will be discussed. The program also incorporates field trips during the year to be discussed with the manager.
Please forward your questions, resume and/or cover leter to describe your life experience skills that will help us be aware of your aptitude for the position.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the program participants while gaining valuable experience in program support and coordination.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person