Support worker – social services

Malaspina Community Resource Services Ltd situated in Courtenay, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Support worker – social services who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The candidate must work on the evening shift.

Employer Name: Malaspina Community Resource Services Ltd
Position: Support worker – social services
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.95 to $29.76 hourly (To be negotiated) / 28 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Courtenay, BC

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Hiring: Support worker – social services

Job Description

• The candidate must perform office and administrative tasks.
• The candidate must be capable of performing administrative duties.
• The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
• The candidate must be able to resolve conflicts situations.
• The candidate will be responsible for supervising the activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate must have Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, and Food Safety Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in group homes.
• The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.
• The employee should work in a community agency to help build an inclusive environment that makes residents feel integrated and empowered.
• The candidate should work for a government department or agency that is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the government machinery and is in charge of overseeing and administering specific functions, such as administration.
• The candidate should work in a private residence, office, or work area only open to the public in the ordinary course of business if by individual invitation.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audience includes females, males, individuals with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health disabilities.

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.

Benefits

• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Pension plan.
• Under Long term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, which provide up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave for parents in Canada.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, Other benefits and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

malaspinaltd@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- RCW 2024-06
• References attesting experience
• Proof of the requested certifications