Residential Care Worker | Casual - #2164

• We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team!
• If you passionate about caring for others and making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you.
• The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you.
• Casual Residential Care Worker (RCW) positions are available in our Vancouver and Richmond group homes, supporting residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.
• We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination.Come see what we are about.
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Job Title

• Casual Residential Care Worker | #2164
• Location:
• Vancouver/Richmond
• Start
• Date:
• ASAP
• Term/Status:
• Casual /
• On-Call
• Hourly
• Wage: $26.83 - $29.76 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits as per the collective agreement (2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process, and new wage rates $28.46 to $31.57 will be implemented once funding is received)

What We Offer

• On-the-job training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behaviour support, and community care is an asset
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
• Criminal Record Clearance
• TB Test Clearance
• Medical clearance
• Demonstrated competency in English, written, and oral communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

This position requires union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca [http://www.develop.bc.ca/]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.