2026-21: SIL One (1) Permanent Community Support Worker

Fort St. John Association for Community Living; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 3,575,000 - 4,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist adults with developmental disabilities in the Fort St. John area.

In the Supported-Independent-Living program you will coordinate service hours, support self-determination and safety, and promote health, choice, and community inclusion.

The role is BCGEU unionized, Grid level 10, with rotating day/evening shifts and a wage of $25.95–$29.76 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management and flexibility with schedules.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and proactive.
• Ability to lead and teach others in community settings.
• Comfortable dealing with varying needs and abilities.
• Union membership and compliance with agreements.

Responsibilities

• Organize service hours based on individuals’ preferences and needs.
• Support self-determination and safety skills within the community.
• Promote health, choice, skill-building and community inclusion.
• Plan and engage in activities that foster community participation and belonging.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Trustworthy

Leadership

Teaching

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

As a Community Support Worker in the Supported-IndependentLiving Program, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals living independently in the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Organizing service hours based on the individuals' wants and needs, accommodating their preferred times for support.
• Supporting individuals in self-determination and safety skills within the community.
• Enhancing the quality of life for those served by promoting health, choice, skill-building, and community inclusion.

Key Duties:

1. Service Coordination:

   • Collaborate with individuals to organize service hours according to their preferences.
   • Ensure flexibility in scheduling to meet the diverse needs of individuals.

2. Support in Self-Determination and Safety:

   • Assist individuals in developing and strengthening self-determination skills.
   • Provide guidance and support for safety skills within the community.

3. Quality of Life Enhancement:

   • Foster a supportive environment that promotes health and choice.
   • Facilitate skill-building activities to empower individuals.

4. Community Inclusion:

   • Plan and engage individuals in activities that encourage community participation.
   • Promote a sense of belonging and inclusion within the community.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and flexibility with service times.
• Initiative and trustworthy towards job.
• Ability to lead and teach.

Qualifications:

• Class 5 Driver's license and reliable vehicle (compensated for personal vehicle use as per the Collective Agreement).
• Able to pass a criminal record check.
• Outgoing and creative personality.
• Computer and documentation skills, including writing, completing logs, and creating overviews.
• Applicants should be comfortable dealing with varying degrees of individual needs and abilities.
• Union membership is required for this position.

We are looking for individuals with flexible schedules, rotating between days and evenings, weekdays and weekends, at 37.5 hours per week. Dates and times for shifts will vary based on individuals supported.

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.

This position is only open to female applicants, for bona fide operational requirements.

Preference will be given to internal applicants. Application will close September 1st, 2026.