Community Inclusion Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As a Community Inclusion Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting personal, social, and vocational activities, fostering independence and self-determination. This position offers a collaborative environment where your caring nature will help individuals thrive. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in their community. Enjoy a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion while promoting teamwork and community engagement.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Community involvement opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive, supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in community social services or healthcare.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate participation in community-based activities.
• Build positive relationships with family members and professionals.
• Record daily activities and personal health information.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Non-verbal communication skills

Experience with challenging behaviors and mental health issues

Physical strength and enjoyment of walking

Moderate computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

As a Community Inclusion Worker, you will assist individuals seeking support to participate in personal, social, vocational, and volunteer activities within the community. Services are tailored to the individual's goals and preferences. You will encourage independence and self-determination, supporting the individual to live the life they envision while maintaining high standards of care, health, and safety. Your caring nature and collaborative approach will help foster the person's success.

Core Responsibilities

1. Respect and advocate for the supported person's rights and choices.
2. Effectively interact with the individuals supported.
3. Empower individuals to be active citizens in their community.
4. Coordinate and facilitate participation in community-based social, vocational, and volunteer activities.
5. Build positive relationships with family members, professionals, co-workers, and community members.
6. Contribute to the development, implementation, and documentation of the Individual Service Plan.
7. Record daily activities and personal health information on the case management database.
8. Apply behavior management principles and strategies, including mental health needs.

You will have

• Grade 12 education
• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in community social services or healthcare
• Experience working with challenging behaviors and mental health issues
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Non-verbal communication skills
• TB test clearance
• Valid BC Class 4 driver’s license (preferably), or Class 5 at minimum
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract and reliable vehicle with $2,000,000 third-party liability insurance
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
• FoodSafe Certificate
• Experience with G-Tube and Seizure Management
• Physical strength and enjoyment of walking
• Willingness to work in both individual and group home settings
• Moderate computer literacy
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers meaningful work through quality programs supporting individuals with disabilities, promoting independence, self-growth, and community integration. We foster a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and encourage you to join us in creating healthy, energetic lives through teamwork and community engagement.

What We Offer

• On-the-job training (e.g., MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification)
• Community involvement opportunities
• An inclusive, supportive work environment
• Competitive salary: $25.95 – $29.76 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Career development opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, people with disabilities, gender and sexually diverse individuals, and those with intersectional identities. We are committed to making every interaction welcoming, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we recognize that experience is diverse. We welcome applicants whose backgrounds and experiences align closely with our needs and values.