Support Worker
City: Richmond, Vancouver
Added: 26 November 2024
Responsibilities:
Join our team for multiple employment opportunities within the Social Services Field!
If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment , while helping others meet their full potential in all areas of daily living, Pathway Community Services Ltd. will provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally and receive on-job training in an open and supportive environment.
General Job Description:
Pathway Community Services Ltd. Provides residential support services to children with a wide range of abilities and challenges, who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, FASD, ASD, developmental delays , mental health issues , as well as high risk behaviours. In order to work successfully within our team, the ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and a high standard of practice in all areas.
As well, the ideal candidate should have the flexibility and willingness to work with children who may present high risk and challenging behaviours. Availability to engage in ongoing training is needed. Managing emergency situations in a stressful environment is an ongoing expectation. Evening and weekend work is required.
Knowledge and adherence to Pathway Community Services Ltd’s policies is expected.
Responsibilities:
To collaboratively assist with the day-to-day operations of the residence in order to maintain a high standard of living within our communities
To dependably implement every individual’s plan of care exactly as written
To provide a safe, structured, educational and developmentally appropriate home environment that promotes a sense of well-being, self-confidence, belonging and independence for the individual.
To collaborate with the individuals and their larger network to pro-actively promote opportunities for inclusion in all environments.
To efficiently meet all documentation requirements within established timelines
To commit to all scheduled shifts
Requirements:
Requirements/ Assets
1-3 years previous work in a similar environment
Certificate and/or degree in the Social Services or related field (asset)
Class 5 driver’s license (preferred) Minimum of Class 4 required for some positions.
NVCI or MANDT (preferred)
Commitment and adherence to all points in Job Description
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with others, as well as to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of a network
Ability to understand and apply behavioural support plans in a consistent manner
Recognition of phase escalation cycles
Ability to skillfully and calmly work in stressful environments.
Ability to proactively and effectively access community resources
Ability to be a strong advocate
Time management and general organizational skills
Ability to follow instructions in an ethical manner
Key Personal Characteristics
PRIDE
Passionate /Pro-Active
Resourceful /Respectful
Invested/Initiative
Dynamic/ Dependable
Engaged/Energized
Benefits:
$25.05 per hour