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Awake Night Staff | Casual - #2165

Developmental Disabilities Association·Vancouver, British Columbia

CA$25 - CA$27/hr·Casual·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide a safe and home-like environment for residents with developmental disabilities in group homes. Support residents in developing life skills to their full potential during overnight shifts.

We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team!

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and in the community, we would love to hear from you.

Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking Awake Night Staff (AWNS) for casual positions in our Vancouver and Richmond-based group homes to help support B.C.’s most vulnerable population.

The Awake Night Staff (AWNS) provides a safe, comfortable, and home-like environment for each resident with the opportunity for each resident to develop life skills to the limits of their desire and potential.

DDA encourages professional development, on-the-job training, community involvement, and a very inclusive work environment.

Come see what we are about.

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Job Title

  • Awake night staff | #2165
  • Service
  • Area:
  • Living
  • Options
  • Location:
  • Vancouver /
  • Richmond
  • Start
  • Date:
  • ASAP
  • Term/Status:
  • Casual/On-Call (Overnight
  • Shifts)
  • Schedule/Hours: Minimum availability of 2 Shifts per week and every other weekend, both Saturday & Sunday.
  • Hourly
  • Wage: $24.54 – $27.19 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits as per the collective agreement (2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process and new wage rates $26.04 to $28.85 will be implemented once funding is received)

What We Offer

  • On-the-job training
  • Educational and training opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Community involvement
  • An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience

  • Diploma or Certificate in an approved Health Care Training Program
  • 1-2 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
  • Experience with or training in adaptive communication, positive behaviour support, and community care is an asset.
  • Ability to implement complex behaviour programs.
  • Skilled in proactive training programs and crisis intervention.
  • Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs.
  • Experience in Geriatric care is preferred
  • Formal training in the area of counselling and positive behavior support is preferred
  • Criminal Record Clearance
  • Medical Clearance
  • TB Test Clearance
  • Valid First Aid/CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca [http://www.develop.bc.ca/]

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

Benefits

  • On-the-job Training
  • Professional Development
  • Community Involvement
  • Inclusive Work Environment
  • Educational And Training Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Casual
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$25 - CA$27/hr
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia; Richmond, British Columbia
Posted
Apr 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Developmental Disabilities Association

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a community living agency and leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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