Casual Support Worker
Residential Services
City: Vancouver
Added: 03 July 2026
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.
LOCATION : Vancouver
TYPE OF POSITION: Casual
(Must be available and able to work all shift patterns, including days, evenings, overnight, weekends, statutory holidays, and rotating shifts based on operational needs)
HOURS .
- Mornings (07:00AM – 3:00PM)
- Evenings (03:00PM – 11:00PM)
- Overnight (11:00PM-7:00AM)
This position requires membership in the Union.
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:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Autism OR an educational background in the Social Services or related field
- Diploma and/or degree in the Social Services or related field
- First Aid training
- Class 5 driver’s license
Background and Experience
- Experience in application and understanding of behavioural support plans
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and general organizational skills
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to work independently
- Insight into individual’s needs and specific challenges
- Experience with phase escalation cycles
- Experience accessing community resources
- Experience in collaboratively working with a wide collateral service net
- Ability to consistently follow and implement all plans of care
- Ability to be a strong advocate
- Work collaboratively with all members of the team and wrap around services
Key Personal Characteristics
PRIDE
- Passionate /Pro-Active
- Resourceful /Respectful
- Invested/Initiative
- Dynamic/ Dependable
- Engaged/Energized
Benefits:
Wage: Based on the position Casual is working: Support Worker: $25.55 per hour, Awake overnight: $23.25 per hour., Activity Worker:$24.47 Per Hour