2025-21 : CC One (1) Permanent Inclusion Support Worker

Community Living Careers; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community non-profit organization in Fort St. John is seeking dedicated staff to support adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing life skills support, organizing group activities, and working both independently and collaboratively. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, pass background checks, and display compassion and flexibility. This is a temporary, unionized position with shifts on weekdays and weekends. Salary ranges from $25.95 to $29.76 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old; those turning 19 this calendar year will be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Canadian driver's license required.
• Vulnerable sector criminal record clearance needed.
• Clear Tuberculosis screening must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in home and community.
• Organize and lead engaging activities including games and outings.
• Create a positive, respectful work environment.

Skills

Understanding of developmental disabilities

Problem solving skills

Flexibility

Compassionate support

Teamwork

Job description

If you are not a current employee of our organization, please upload your resume with this application.

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is a non-profit agency committed to providing quality support to adults with developmental disabilities in the Fort St. John and District since 1960. As a CARF accredited agency, FSJACL boasts a professional staff team of over 80 employees dedicated to offering quality services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Collaboration with community partners is integral to achieving the organization's vision of inclusion for all.

The Community Connections Inclusion program provides life skills to adult individuals living with developmental disabilities.The program addresses a wide range of needs and interests, including communication and social skills, physical development and health, community participation, employment, and independent living.

Community Inclusion offers supports tailored to individual’s personal needs. This program supports individuals ranging from nineteen to eighty years old.

Responsibilities :

• Employees will be orientated to multiple areas within the program, including but not limited to community and home based 1 on 1. This means working with an adult with a developmental disability both in their home and in the community to support with them with life skills.
• Staff also organize and lead group activities including, but not limited to “in house” games, karaoke, life skills (reading, writing, math and money management, healthy relationships, cooking, cleaning, hygiene), science, aquaponics, drama and Art.
• Staff organize and lead group community activities, including but not limited to, attending movies, concerts, community gatherings, going to the library, exercising (going to the gym, walking track, swimming, outdoor walking trails) and many other fun activities.

We are looking for specific attributes and the right personality with the Fort St John Association for Community Living.

Skills and Qualifications :

Knowledge, understanding and willingness to learn about developmental disabilities, mental health and health services

Commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity and inclusion

Problem solving skills

Flexibility and creativity

Able to work shift work

Provide a positive, respectful and safe work environment

Compassionate towards people and can support in a non-judgmental way

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Requirements :

Valid Canadian drivers license. (Must have a Class 5 Drivers license).

Vulnerable sector criminal record clearance. (Completed through the FSJACL after successful interview.)

Clear Tuberculosis screening. (Instructions for booking screening will be provided after successful interview.)

Must be at least 19 years of age or older. Applicants who turn 19 within the calendar year will be considered.

Reliable vehicle.

This is a temporary position, with staff needing to be available to work weekdays, and weekends / evenings as needed. Shifts range between 7.5 and 8 hours day on average.

This is a BCGEU unionized position, Grid level 10. ($25.95-$29.76 / hour, based on seniority or equivalent experience.)

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Preference will be given to internal applicants.

Closing Date : July 28th, 2025

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