[26-081] Personal Development Guide

Sources Community Resources Society; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Sources Community Resources Society in Vancouver is seeking a Personal Development Guide to join our Community Inclusion team. You will work with clients to support personal goals, build independence, and connect with community activities.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and experience with individuals with developmental disabilities; First Aid and Food Safe are preferred. We value diversity and collaboration across our communities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities.
• First Aid and Food Safe certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a supportive rapport with clients in service while providing interest, empathy, and encouragement while working on their personal goals.
• Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to co-design services that emphasize learning, relationship-building, community involvement, and life skills tailored to each individual.
• Support with functional life skills for daily living.
• Able to actively seek out new community/ social/ vocational opportunities and experiences.
• Provide direct, hands-on support for participants as they explore their communities and develop a sense of belonging and independence.
• Be willing and able to attend the local gym, exercise classes and the pool.
• Willing and able to teach the navigation of public transit.

Skills

Empathy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

First Aid

Food Safe

Job description

We are looking for a Personal Development Guide to join our Community Inclusion team! Ideally, this individual must be flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated with valid driver’s license.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Andrea DeWolff, Home Share Manager

General Responsibilities:

• Develop a supportive rapport with clients in service while providing interest, empathy, and encouragement while working on their personal goals
• Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to co-design services that emphasize learning, relationship-building, community involvement, and life skills tailored to each individual
• Support with functional life skills for daily living
• Able to actively seek out new community/ social/ vocational opportunities and experiences

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, hands-on support for participants as they explore their communities and develop a sense of belonging and independence
• Be willing and able to attend the local gym, exercise classes and the pool
• Willing and able to teach the navigation of public transit

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities.
• First Aid and Food Safe (preferred)

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Internal candidates will be contacted by: Open until filled