We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team! If you passionate about caring for others and making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver and Richmond for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go to
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Job Title: Residential Care Worker | #1903
Location: Vancouver/Richmond
Start Date: ASAP
Term/Status: Casual/On-Call (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 07:00 - 17:00)
Availability: Minimum availability of 2 Shifts per week and every other weekend, both Saturday & Sunday. (Preference for availability more than the Minimum required)
Hourly Wage: $28.46 - $31.57 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits
The Role:
Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents' physical, emotional, social, recreational, educational, and/or medical needs at met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgement.
What We Offer:
- On-the-job training
- Professional development
- Community involvement
- An inclusive work environment
Requirements/Education/Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
- 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
- Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behaviour support, and community care is an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
- Class 5 driver's license required
- Satisfactory driver's abstract
- Criminal record clearance
- Medical clearance
- Demonstrated competency in English, written and oral communication
- Eligible to work in Canada
*This position requires union membership.
*This position is open to Male and Female applicants.
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.
