Support Worker

Pathway Community Services Ltd


Date: 1 day ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Salary: CA$25.55 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Join our team for multiple employment opportunities within the Social Services Field!

If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment, while helping others meet their full potential in all areas of daily living, Pathway Community Services Ltd. will provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally and receive on-job training in an open and supportive environment.

General Job Description:
Pathway Community Services Ltd. Provides residential support services to children with a wide range of abilities and challenges, who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, FASD, ASD, developmental delays, mental health issues, as well as high risk behaviour. In order to work successfully within our team, the ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and a high standard of practice in all areas.

As well, the ideal candidate should have flexibility and willingness to work with children who may present high risk and challenging behaviour. Availability to engage in ongoing training is needed. Managing emergency situations in a stressful environment is an ongoing expectation. Evening and weekend work is required.

Knowledge of and adherence to Pathway Community Services Ltd’s policies is expected.

Responsibilities:
To collaboratively assist with the day-to-day operations of the residence in order to maintain a high standard of living within our communities

To dependably implement every individual’s plan of care exactly as written

To provide a safe, structured, educational and developmentally appropriate home environment that promotes a sense of well-being, self-confidence, belonging and independence for the individual.

To collaborate with the individuals and their larger network to proactively promote opportunities for inclusion in all environments.

To efficiently meet all documentation requirements within established timelines

To commit to all scheduled shifts

Education

1-3 years previous work in a similar environment

Certificate and/or degree in Social Services or related field an asset

CPI and/or Mandt certification and training

First Aid training (Condition of Hire)

Background and Experience

Experience in application and understanding of behavioral support plans

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management and general organizational skills

Ability to work with others

Ability to work independently

Insight into individual’s needs and specific challenges

Class 5 driver’s license

Experience with phase escalation cycles

Experience accessing community resources

Experience in collaboratively working with a wide collateral service net

Ability to consistently follow and implement all plans of care

Ability to be a strong advocate

Work collaboratively with all members of the team and wrap around services

Personal characteristics

Self-Motivation / Initiative / Self directed

Proactive

Resourceful

Dynamic

Energetic

Organized

Influential

Team Player

Respectful

Kind, Insightful

Strong work ethic

Committed

Open and transparent

Honest

Analytical in Thinking (Diagnostic in approach)

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