Community and Social Service Worker
- Strive Living Society
- Vernon, BC, Canada
- Job ID : 160710
- Category : Health Care
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $27.50 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 20 Oct 2026
- Expiry Date : 20 Oct 2027
Description
Number of Vacancy – 3
Hours per week: 40 – Day, Early morning, Morning, Evening, Night, Overtime, Shift, Weekends
On Site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Language: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than a year or equivalent experience.
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Worksite Environment:
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Programs dealing with Autism spectrum disorder.
Work Setting:
- Group home
- Work in employer’s / client’s home
- Rural areas
- Community centre
- Private residence
Responsibilities:
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise client’s needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict resolutions
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients / guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Certificates, Licenses, Memberships and Courses:
- Mandt System Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Target Audience:
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Males
Security and Safety: Criminal Record Check
Transportation / Travel information: Valid driver’s license
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities;
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to details
Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (10 lbs)
Personal Suitability:
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communications
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits:
Health: Dental Plan, Disability Benefits, Health Care Plan
Financial: As per collective agreement, Group Life Insurance
Long Term: Long Term Insurance
Other Benefits: Learning / Training paid by Employer and other benefits
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THIS JOB? The Employer accepts application from:
- Canadian Citizens
- Permanent resident of Canada
- A Temporary Resident of Canada with a Valid Work Permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The Employer will not respond to your application.