Support Worker (Powell River), Casual

Our Support Workers assist children, youth, and adults who have various physical, developmental, and/or mental health issues to live, engage, play, and thrive in their homes and communities. We are seeking workers who not only have experience but also a caring attitude and fun personality. Currently looking for a casual worker.

Why work for Strive?

• Excellent pay of $27.53 per hour for day shift and $25.17 per hour for overnight shift
• Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance and First Aid/CPR training
• Paid orientations
• Paid trainings and professional development
• Employer paid extended health & dental benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc. *
• Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Competitive starting compensation with regular advances 
• Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
• Referral bonus program
• Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
• Health and wellness activities and incentives
• Milestone rewards
• Access to community member discounts
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. Strive reserves the right to make changes to benefits and eligibility criteria at any time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Job qualifications include (if you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements):

• Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training
• Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License required and suitable driver’s abstract
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Food Safe Certificate
• Access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes

The ideal applicant shall possess:

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns, and behaviours
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities
• Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills and Community Living

Details:

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout southwestern BC since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.” Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”

Strive offers fully paid benefits benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long term career.

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. Strive reserves the right to make changes to benefits and eligibility criteria at any time.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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