PROGRAM: Community Inclusion and Skill Development
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
STATUS: Full-Time
HOURS of WORK: 35 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, Daytime schedule
REPORTS TO: CI & SD Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION: $25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Community Support Certificate or equivalent
• One-year recent related experience assisting persons with physical and developmental diverse abilities
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

• Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and developmental diverse abilities
• Provide appropriate recreational and other activities for individuals
• Provide life skills support and development
• Provide personal care as required
• Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours
• Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Problem-solve effectively
• Document and report information in written format
• Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved
• Collaborate with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors
• Provide person-centered services in a professional and creative way

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Safe driving record
• Own vehicle with Business Use and $5 million third-party liability insurance (reimbursement is provided for increased premiums).
• Following training are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-R, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.
• Physical abilities and willingness to provide individuals with personal care, and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
• Consent to Criminal Record Checks with venerable sector search (Reimbursement of related costs upon hire)
• This position requires Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.

Please refer the Job description for details