Life Skills Worker

LIFE SKILLS WORKER

Community Integration Services Society is looking for compassionate and supportive people to help make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Is that someone you?

CISS values flexibility of work life balance. With only day time hours, a career at CISS is perfect for those seeking to enjoy both their career and life.

WHO WE ARE:

Community Integration Services Society is a non-profit organization that has been providing life skills services and support to adult individuals with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Come be a part of our highly trained team who work alongside their clients to participate in programs and activities throughout neighboring cities. Become a positive role model for individuals by providing life skills training and support towards achieving personal goals.

Status: Casual

Location: Port Coquitlam

Schedule: 8:00am-3:00pm; Monday to Friday

Wage: $27.53/hour and $0.65/km while performing society business as per collective agreement. *New Collective Agreement Rates*

THE BENEFITS:

• Nights and Weekends Off
• Employer Paid Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• In House Educational and Training Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist clients in accessing community programs and to participate alongside with them. Activities include but is not limited to: skating, swimming, shopping, bowling, leisure and peer group events.
• Provide behavioral support when working with people with challenging behaviors throughout various tasks and activities.
• Use adaptive technology. This includes pushing a wheelchair or the use of other mobility devices.
• Adapt and/or modify activities on a daily basis to support inclusion of the clients.
• Maintain confidence in developing and implementing new programs while establishing client goals with measurable outcomes that can be aligned with the individual’s scheduled activities.
• Preparation of reports, developing guidelines, analyzing data and maintaining client records.

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

This job might be right for you if:

• You are goal driven. You are able to help set goals and create programs to assist the individuals in achieving those goals.
• You communicate clearly. You are able to communicate verbally and through writing with the use of computers and technology.
• You enjoy being active. You are able to participate alongside the individuals in active activities and community based programs.
• It is an asset if you have experience in medication administration, providing personal care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, hold a basic understanding of behavior management and pictorial symbol communication.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• A reliable vehicle for daily use for transporting up to more than one passenger
• Business Insurance with a minimum 2 million liability
• Valid first aid training with CPR/AED
• Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Food Safe and WHMIS certifications - asset
• Union membership is required upon hiring (BCGEU)

Please note: only those who have been short listed will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in becoming a Life Skills Worker at CISS.

Please visit our website for more information on our organization at www.gociss.org