Milieu is hiring Community Support Workers for Part Time, and Casual positions in Courtenay, BC.
Milieu’s supports and services are rooted in person-centered practices, fostering independence, building relationships, and enhancing community inclusion and citizenship opportunities. We believe that every individual has unique gifts and contributions to share with their communities. This philosophy forms the foundation of our mission:
"To empower and support people as valued, contributing citizens in communities."
Position:
We are seeking permanent and casual employees who are committed to developing trusting relationships with adults. Our employees assist adults in fostering their life skills and/or access to community resources. All employees will be provided with paid training for positive behavior support and MANDT.
This is a unique opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and utilize your skills to improve the quality of life of the individuals. This is a unionized position with the BCGEU grid 10. The pay range we are offering is $27.53-$31.57 with benefit eligibility and MPP for any permanent position of 20+ hours.
Job summary:
Community Support Worker (CSW) provides support to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. CSW support adults with daily life skills development; they ensure that the individuals’ physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with personal hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions. In addition, CSW will apply their knowledge from positive behavior support training to provide stabilization and consistent guidance for the individuals. CSW's support individuals to attend activities and appointments in community, to achieve their personal goals and support them to achieve greater independence in all area's of their lives.
Education and Qualifications:
· A diploma in human/social services or a related discipline or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
· Negative TB test Clearance
· Food Safe Certification
· Clear Health Certificate
· Valid First Aid and CPR certification
· Class 7N, Class 5, or where required class 4 unrestricted driver’s license
Business insurance with 3 million liability, iwth a personal car to use
· Clear and Current Driver’s Abstract.
· Mandt Certification (Available training upon successful application)
· Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults (Provincial)
Must be able and willing to support people to go swimming
Pay: $27.53-$31.57 per hour
Experience:
- Community Support Workers: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
