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Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2223Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2223

Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2223

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Why do people select a particular job? Money, schedule, and fun? How about all of that? Developmental Disabilities Association needs a Community Support Worker (CSW) to assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The CSW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible. Since 1952, the Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. Come see what we’re all about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for our latest blogs and then connect with us on social and say hello!

Job Title: LIFE SKILLS WORKER | #2223
Service Area: Vocational & Community Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex-time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)
Hourly Wage:
$26.83 - $29.76 as per the collective agreement (2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process, and new wage rates $28.46 to $31.57 will be implemented once funding is received)

The Role:

The Life Skills Worker (LSW) position provides life skills training to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will teach life skills such as: achieving independence, obtaining identification, touring colleges, banking, applying for Persons with Disabilities Benefits, using transit and preparing for employment.

What We Offer:

  • A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Educational and training opportunities

Requirements/Education/Experience:

  • Degree in areas directly related to Social Services, Human Services, or Education.
  • 2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
  • Experience with principles of positive behavior management is preferred.
  • Experience with individuals who deal with concurrent disorders.
  • Working knowledge or experience designing and creating curriculum for people with disabilities.
  • Criminal Record Clearance
  • Medical Clearance
  • Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
  • Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Valid First Aid/CPR
  • Willing to commute throughout Vancouver and Richmond
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Demonstrated competency in English
  • Computer literacy
  • Eligible to work in Canada
Training is provided for: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

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

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Life Skills Worker | Permanent Full Time - #2223 • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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