Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time

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Developmental Disabilities

Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible. Since 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy.

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JOB TITLE: LIFE SKILLS WORKER | #2223 SERVICE AREA: Vocational & Community Services LOCATION: Vancouver, BC START DATE: August 17, 2026 TERM/STATUS: Permanent Full Time SCHEDULE/HRS: Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours) HOURLY WAGE: $26.83 - $29.76 as per 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) THE ROLE: The Life Skills Worker (LSW) position provides life skills training to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will teach life skills such as: achieving independence, obtaining identification, touring colleges, banking, applying for Persons with Disabilities Benefits, using transit and preparing for employment.

REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Degree in areas directly related to Social Services, Human Services, or Education. 2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings. Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.

Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.

Experience with individuals who deal with concurrent disorders. Working knowledge or experience designing and creating curriculum for people with disabilities. Standard requirements of the Life Skills Worker include: Criminal Record Clearance Medical Clearance Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Class 5 Driver's License Access to a vehicle Valid First Aid/CPR Willing to commute throughout Vancouver and Richmond Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication Proficient in Office 365 Eligible to work in Canada Training is provided for: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification WHAT WE OFFER: A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan Employee and Family Assistance Plan Municipal Pension Plan Educational and training opportunities *This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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