Community Support Services jobs in Victoria, BC

Are you a compassionate and hard working individual, looking to either start or further your career in the Health Care field? We are currently seeking casual staff to assist in our group homes located in Langley, Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Victoria.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER AT VINGE?

As a Community Support Worker with Vinge & Associates you will be assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex physical and/or mental health issues.

Vinge employees thrive in dynamic and challenging environments and have a strong passion for helping others. You are responsible for providing care and assisting individuals in their homes and out in the community working towards their goals, teaching life skills, community integration and social skills to assist with their daily living. There will be light household duties, medication administration and personal care. Our staff often accompany our individuals on fun excursions, such as movies, horseback riding, skiing, and overnight trips!

WHY VINGE?

Vinge has built a solid reputation in providing person-centred care since 1991. Our employees benefit from a collaborative approach and inclusive team environment in all programs and homes.

By joining Vinge, you will be a part of an experienced, culturally diverse workplace, that offers extensive person-centered training for all employees. You will be provided access to resources you require to be successful in your role.

Vinge offers comprehensive benefits for employees who meet all eligibility requirements with exciting opportunities to grow within the company.

Vinge employees at all worksites are members of the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU).

Starting Hourly Rate is $27.53/hr and increases as per the Wage Grid set out in the Collective Agreement.

OVERVIEW

Vinge & Associates is a CARF Accredited organization that was founded in 1991. We have since grown to 11 group homes located across the Lower Mainland, two of which are on Vancouver Island, offering a high level of support to 33 individuals with behavioural and/or medical needs. We provide a variety of services including specialized Staffed Residential, Community Inclusion, Respite services, Professional Nursing Consulting services and Training Services. Vinge’s nursing team supports over 250 individuals in BC.

The Mission of Vinge & Associates is to provide a safe, healthy and fun environment for all persons in care.

The Vision of Vinge & Associates is to establish a leadership role in the provision of health care services, community living programs and specialized behavioural supports.

Vinge is guided by the following principles:

Respect Community Inclusion & Activity Transparent Communication

Person Centered Judgement & Barrier Free Providing Choices Human Connection

VINGE STRATEGIC GOALS

At Vinge we strive to improve physical, mental and emotional well being of all Persons in Care and staff; to provide greater access to their communities and opportunities to engage in the world; and to enhance environmental sustainability and awareness.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience and understanding of Mental Health and Challenging Behaviours
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues
• Ability to create a meaningful routine
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Experience creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Following health care/behavioral plans
• Completing daily documentation on a Microsoft platform database
• Accompanying/transporting individuals to appointments and activities in the community
• Ability to encourage, motivate and involve client in community activities.
• Proven ability to develop rapport with adults in a variety of contexts.
• Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with non-verbal individuals with complex physical and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience with American Sign Language (ASL) is an asset

Must be able to complete and follow routines and household schedule as directed by the Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Graduate of a social science program and/or subsequent experience in the field is an asset
• MUST HAVE Class 5 BC Drivers’ License and reliable vehicle preferred
• Ability to obtain Class 4 BC Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal record check clearance (will be conducted upon hire)
• TB test clearance
• Doctor’s Note of Fitness
• Food Safe Level 1
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C with AED Blended
• Ability to meet availability requirements as per BCGEU Local Issues
• Availability/Use of personal vehicle for work purposes may be needed

Vinge is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

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

Pay: From $27.53 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in outdoor activities (i.e. biking, swimming, skating)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 BC Drivers license (required)
• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Standard First Aid Level C/AED Blended (required)

Work Location: In person