Community Inclusion Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Kelowna is seeking a Community Inclusion Worker to support individuals with disabilities. You will advocate for their rights, empower them to participate in community activities, and work collaboratively with families and professionals. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to community integration. The salary ranges from $25.95 to $29.76 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported person’s rights are respected.
• Empower the person to be a full citizen in their community.
• Document the Individual Service Plan and daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behavior management

Community engagement

Education

Grade 12 education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

As a Community Inclusion Worker, you will assist a person who requests support to participate in personal, social, vocational, and volunteer opportunities within the community. The services are determined by the person and based on their specific goals and preferences. You’ll encourage and empower the person to be independent and self‑determining and to live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work collaboratively towards a goal will allow you to influence your person’s success.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported person’s rights and choices are respected and advocated as needed
• Interact effectively with people we support
• Empower the person we support to be full citizens of their community
• Coordinate, implement, and facilitate the person’s participation in community‑based social, vocational and volunteer activities
• Foster positive relationships with person’s family members, professionals, co‑workers, and members of the community
• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of the Individual Service Plan
• Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the person we support on our case management database
• Excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needs

You will have

• Grade 12 education
• Community Support Worker Diploma equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
• Behavior management training
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
• Non‑verbal communication skills
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract & reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 third‑party liability insurance
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
• Moderate computer literacy
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self‑growth, and community integration. PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

What we offer

On‑the‑job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma‑Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re‑certification Community involvement An inclusive, supportive work environment Competitive Salary $25.95 – $29.76 per hour Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package. Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
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