I interviewed at Pacific Coast Community Resources (Nanaimo, BC)
Interview
Relevant experience (CSW, EA, behavioural support, community living)
Education (your M.Ed. in Special Needs is a strong asset)
Schedule availability
Driver’s licence and transportation
Experience with behaviour support, documentation, medication administration, trauma-informed practice, etc.
Phone Screen (sometimes skipped internally)
Usually 10–20 minutes.
Questions may include:
Tell us about yourself
Why do you want to work at PCCR?
Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities
Availability
Crisis/de-escalation experience
Main Interview
Usually with:
Program Manager
Coordinator
Sometimes HR
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you supported individuals with substance use ?
How do you maintain professional boundaries?
How do you handle medication errors or incidents?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pacific Coast Community Resources (North Vancouver, BC) in Nov 2023
Interview
Around 18 questions over Zoom.
basic questions such as career goal, strengths and weaknesses, self-introductions, expectations, working style
few situational questions (STAR) on how you will react when accidents with the child happen.
The interview was relaxed and casual overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What will you do if your client suddenly reacts chaotically in public?