Adult Living Support Worker - RH - PT

Interior Community Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Community Services is seeking a part-time Community Living Services worker in Kamloops, BC. This role involves supporting adults with diverse abilities to foster independence and community connections, including meal preparation, transportation, and personal care assistance. The position offers competitive wages and extensive professional development opportunities, alongside benefits including extended health coverage and vacation time.

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

3 weeks vacation starting

Paid training and professional development

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioral and developmental diverse abilities.
• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.
• Physical abilities to provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals & maintain the home, support individuals to meet goals.
• Transport clients to appointments, respond to emergencies effectively.
• Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Calm crisis management

Education

Diploma in Human or Social Services

Job description

Community Living Services Part Time Kamloops, BC $27.54 - $31.61 CAD per hour

Make a real impact by supporting adults with diverse abilities in a home setting. Help build independence, well-being, and community connections!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare healthy meals & maintain the home (shopping, cleaning, repairs)
• Work with individuals, caregivers & professionals to set & reach goals
• Support self-advocacy, relationship skills & personal finances
• Arrange & transport clients to appointments & outings
• Respond to emergencies effectively
• Competitive wage range - $27.54-$31.61 /hr.
• Extended health, dental, vision, and more
• Vacation starting from 3 weeks per year
• Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5%, to be used on unworked stat days
• Regular wage increases with hours worked
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Community involvement and well-being activities
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities

What You Bring

• Diploma in Human or Social Services or other related field
• 1-year recent experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental diverse abilities
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Work with individuals facing behavioral and developmental challenges, including Autism.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, families, and the care team.
• Handle challenging behaviors and crises with calm, appropriate responses.
• Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach.
• Plan and implement client goals, schedules, and strategies.
• Work independently and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Solve problems, follow procedures, and take initiative.
• Maintain the home (cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting).
• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals.

Other Musts

• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License
  (Or ability to obtain within probation – reimbursement available) + safe driving record
• Safe Driving Record & Reliable Vehicle
• TB Test (clear of tuberculosis)
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Unionized position with a 1.85% union dues deduction
• Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors. Including supporting individuals in wheelchairs and walkers, carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, assisting clients safely in and out of bed and bath, and using lifts and other health equipment appropriately.
• The following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certifications are an asset: First Aid, Mandt, SafeTalk, Medication Management, Privacy and Information Sharing, Safe Food Handling, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.

PROGRAM: River House Supported Living Program

STATUS: Part-Time

HOURS of WORK: 24 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 11 am to 7 pm

COMPENSATION: $27.54-$31.61 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER:2025-57

Contact us at [e-mail] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.

ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.