Work with us!
SCACL is always interested in hearing from those pursuing employment as a Community/Residential Support Worker. We offer a positive, unionized workplace and rewarding work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in various home and community settings.
What We Do for You:
Working at SCACL is more than just a paycheck. In addition to vacation and professional development opportunities, SCACL invests in your health, retirement, and other benefits that make up over 25%* of your overall compensation.
*Benefit numbers based on a full-time employee with a spouse and no dependents
Who You Are:
Successful team members are flexible, adaptable, and proactively seek ways to help each other be more efficient and effective on behalf of our organization. The work that we do demands high levels of communication and follow-up abilities, even during conflicts. Additionally, we need team members to be self-managed, adhering to ethical codes of conduct. Self-management includes managing our time, resources, and stresses, especially during crises.
Overview:
SCACL is always interested in hearing from individuals seeking rewarding employment that promotes the citizenship of persons with disabilities.
We serve a diverse group of people, and we need employees that reflect this diversity. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures are encouraged to apply. We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our employees, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. SCACL has a code of conduct, and our values support equity, inclusion, and diversity.
We acknowledge Canada’s historical colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, committing to uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to inform us of any accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by emailing HR@scacl.ca.
SCACL is a unionized workplace. Together with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC, promoting a workplace that treats our employees and the people we support with dignity and respect.
Hiring Preferences/Qualifications
Preference is for staff with valid Health Care Aide certification or Community Support worker certification, or a similar combination of education and experience in the sector. All staff are required to have a Class 5 driver’s license and a valid First Aid certificate. Applicants will be required to submit to a screening process that includes Criminal Record Check, and a check of credentials prior to being hired.