Posting Status:
Open
Posting Date:
November 18, 2024
Closing Date:
December 2, 2024
Location:
Yaletown
Start Date:
December 2, 2024
Expected Hours of Work:
8 hours weekly on average.
Takes place as: 6 hours weekly on Thursdays; 3pm to 9pm plus one 8-hr shift monthly on a Saturday or Sunday, to be scheduled in advance to take part in a planned event around town.
Department:
62
Position Status:
Permanent Part-Time
Highlights:
Support to a fairly active woman in her 40’s who is not a homebody. She uses her support hours to be out of her home in any weather. Looking for a “live-wire” personality to accompany her and provide physical assistance as needed while she’s taking part in any of a variety of her regular activities (swimming/kyaking/skiiing/checking out events around town/being active in her local community). Ideally someone who’s a good conversationalist, with a great sense of humour and a go-getter personality. Someone who brings ideas as well and is self-motivated and punctual but also flexible in order to take advantage of any new opportunities that may present each week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Some physical support with dressing/undressing, meal preparation and light housekeeping may also be part of any given shift. Generally, making plans to take part in a local activity and to support A , as needed in those settings. A directs all of her own service support.
Reports to:
Program Supervisor
Rate of Pay:
CSW: $24.50/hour to $26.65/hour
Probation:
3 months
Driving Requirement:
Driver's license (Class 5)
Preferred Training or Experience:
Specific Training or Experience Required:
- Supporting People who get anxious
- Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.
- Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Service:
Shared Living - AMF
We at Spectrum Society for Community Living celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.