Job Summary
Assists clients living semi independently with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills development. Assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.
Reports to
The Program Coordinator managing the particular program, the Person on Call, or CEO.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for ensuring the well-being and promoting the development and independence of all PRS residing and participating in all work sites.

1. Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning such as Personal Service Plans for individuals. Documents and implements the plan. Provides input into the evaluation of the program.
2. Evaluates client needs and develops short-term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of clients and their families.
3. Assists clients to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assist clients with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behavior management. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
4. Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations such as clients’ aggressive behavior to minimize potential harm to the clients and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
5. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy.
6. Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
7. Reviews and evaluates clients’ progress and makes adjustments to programs as required. Provides feedback and support to clients and/or their families.
8. Accompanies and/or transports clients to activities such as appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.
9. Provides written and/or verbal reports regarding clients’ daily activities and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate.
10. Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

Job Skills and Abilities:
A moderate level of physical fitness is required of this position since direct delivery of services may involve walking, standing, kneeling, lifting etc.

This position requires an individual who has strong teamwork skills, good communication skills (written and oral) and good organizational skills. It requires a good understanding of diverse abilities and teaching methods. Augmentative communication skills are an asset for this position. The position requires openness to cultural diversity and support for nurturing family and support networks relationships.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a Posting Application Form before the closing date/time to be considered eligible. Email: hrmanager@qcla.ca or Hand Delivery to 658 Doherty Drive.

Qualifications and Education:

• Grade 12/GED Certificate 
• A diploma in human/social services or a related discipline or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Negative TB test Clearance
• Food Safe Certification
• Clear Health Certificate
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Class 5 Drivers Licence 
• Clear and Current Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults (Provincial)
• Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19 (CLBC Mandate)

This is a unique opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and utilize your skills to improve the quality of life of the people we support.  This is a unionized position with the BCGEU Grid 6 and/or Grid Level 10. The pay range we are offering is $23.73-25.95 to start with benefit eligibility and a Pension Plan for any permanent position of 20+ hours.