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Position: Community Support Workers – CLBC Outreach Programs

Location: Creston, BC

Vacancies:

• Casual

Wage: $27.53 per hour, as per the collective agreement

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is recruiting Casual compassionate and motivated Casual Community Support Workers to assist a vulnerable population with developmental disabilities with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily living skills development. The suitable candidate in this role will assist the Persons Served to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible while working with behavioral issues. Experience with FASD, ADHD, Autism, and/or Down Syndrome preferred. As daily documentation is a key component of this role, general computer skills are required. Thorough training will be provided for the successful applicant.

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in social services is preferred
• Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset (please outline type of experience in the ‘message to the employer’ section during the application process)
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s licence
• Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone:

• A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
• Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

• A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you!

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $27.53 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Creston, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person