Residential Care Worker

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join their team. Casual Residential Care Worker (RCW) positions are available in Vancouver and Richmond group homes, supporting residents' physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. The RCW assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. Hourly wage: $26.83 - $29.76 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits (2024 rates; new wage rates $28.46 - $31.57 will be implemented once funding is received).

Responsibilities

Assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community; Ensures residents' physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met; Assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living; Works both independently and as part of a team; Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment

Requirements

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; 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; Must have training in positive behavior support; Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs); Competency in English written and verbal communication; Eligible to work in Canada; This position requires Union membership

Nice to have

Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, and community care; Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement

Benefits

On-the-job training; Professional development; Community involvement; Inclusive work environment