Posted 10 months ago
Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)
@ L'Arche Canada Inc.
British Columbia
Overview
L'Arche Comox Valley is hiring a Program Assistant (also called DSW or PSW) to provide direct care and skill-building support to adults with developmental disabilities at its day programs. The work includes supporting daily activities, maintaining records, and taking part in team meetings and community outreach. The posting states a Monday to Friday schedule from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, plus outreach evenings and weekends, and a valid BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and skill-building support to program members
- Plan inclusive celebrations and traditions
- Keep accurate financial, medical and daily records
- Maintain the program building, vehicles and equipment
- Attend team meetings, goal meetings and training
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clear police check and vulnerable sector screening
- Valid CPR and First Aid certificate
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Ability to walk 5 km daily and lift 25 kg
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 55 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid, BC driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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Creating a world where everyone belongs / Créer un monde où chacun est inclus
Full company description
Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new Assistants participate in the L’Arche leadership development program. 🕰 Many Assistants choose to stay at L’Arche for one or two years; there are also opportunities for long-term roles in leadership across the country. 🌎 There are opportunities to transfer to one of 156 L’Arche communities around the world. ⭐️ Compensation and benefits are provided; Assistant roles are full-time. 📚 We hire people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. ✏️ Opportunities available in either English or French. ⚡️ Learn more about the Assistant role: https://www.larche.ca/apply À L'Arche, des personnes avec et sans déficience intellectuelle vivent, travaillent, apprennent ensemble et forment des communautés inclusives basées sur l'amitié et l'appartenance. L'Arche s'efforce de façonner une société plus humaine et plus juste. 🇨🇦 Chaque année, l’Arche embauche et accueille plus de 200 nouveaux Assistants pour vivre et travailler dans 28 communautés à travers le Canada. 💡 Tous les nouveaux Assistants participent au Programme de formation au Leadership de L’Arche. 🕰 Plusieurs Assistants font le choix de demeurer à L’Arche pour un an ou deux. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’accéder à des rôles de leadership à travers le pays. 🌎 Il est aussi possible d’être Assistant dans l’une des 156 communautés à travers le monde. ⭐️ Un salaire et des avantages sociaux sont attribués. Les assignations sont à temps plein. 📚 Nous embauchons des personnes ayant des profils académiques très variés. ✏️ Les opportunités sont en français et en anglais.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,306
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 163
- Reported office locations
- 500 Gouin Blvd. East, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3L 3R9, CA
- Comox Valley, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Toronto, Richmond Hill, Hamilton, Stratford, Ottawa, Arnprior, London, Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec City, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Montérégie, Joliette, le Printemps, Mauricie, l'Étoile, Cape Breton, Antigonish, Halifax, Wolfville, Saint John , CA
- Business categories
- Residential
- Advocacy
- Education
- Non Profit
- Social Impact
- Real Estate
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- L'Arche Canada Inc.
- L'Arche Canada
- Specialties
- teamwork
- spiritual life
- community
- friendship
- supportive
- leadership
- creativity
- understanding
- commitment
- relationship
- personal growth
- meaningful work
- core values
- celebration
- Servant Leadership
- disability
- inclusion
- disability pride
- Français
- Community Life
- Non Profit
- International Organization
- Down Syndrome
- and Openness
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | teamworkspiritual lifecommunityfriendshipsupportiveleadershipcreativityunderstandingcommitmentrelationship |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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L'Arche Comox Valley is an intentional community of people with and without intellectual disabilities sharing life together. As part of our mission to reveal the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, we support people in our day programs to access opportunities in our wider local community.
The Day Support Assistant is an active, supportive role providing direct care and assistance to persons with developmental disabilities. The Day Support Assistant assists individuals to gain new life and relational opportunities, and skills. They may also assist in the maintenance of safe, clean, comfortable environments; the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records; the implementation of individualized goals and/or Behavior Support Plans; and the maintenance of appropriate communication with individuals, L’Arche homes, families, guardians, professionals, other team members, and Community representatives.
The I Belong Centre supports daily programming Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with outreach support (evenings and weekends).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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Qualifications, Skills Needed, and Position Requirements:
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Working Conditions and Physical Environment:
- Program Assistants spend most of their time in one of our program buildings, but may need to support people in their homes or outside of our programs. This includes walking outside.
- From time to time, Day Support Assistants may be required to attend training outside of L’Arche Comox Valley's premises.
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