Community Support Worker

at  BGC Okanagan

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Date Posted: August 9, 2024
Competition Number: 113-24/25
Location: Vernon, BC (Achievers Program)
Bgc Okanagan provides safe and supportive spaces where children, youth and families can experience new opportunities, over come barriers, build positive relationships and build confidence and skills for life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in a related human/social service field, one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Class 4 driver’s license or willingness to obtain as soon as possible.
• Successful completion of Agency screening process including criminal record check
  This position is open to all candidates
  Requires union membership
  Hours: On-call hours available Monday to Friday
  Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour
  Closing Date: Open until Filled
  As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
  We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting, and program planning such as Support Plans for individuals with support needs. Documents and implements the plan. Provides input into the evaluation of the program, in consultation with the program manager.
• Evaluates participant’s needs and develop short-term plans to meet such needs with families.
• Support participants in working towards having independence or semi-independence in the community, by assisting participants with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behavior management. Teaches and assists participants with activities such as personal hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and household safety. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
• Assists with the intake process to ensure assessment, program registration, and all documentation is completed prior to the service beginning for assigned programs.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations such as participant’s aggressive behavior to minimize potential harm to the participants and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
• Provides feedback and support to participants and their families.
• Maintains written reports regarding participants’ daily activities and progress. This includes progress reports, transition reports, and daily case notes. Ensures that all required documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Transport participants from school sites to club sites, or out trips.Performs other related duties as required.