Community Inclusion Worker - Permanent Part Time

Clements Centre Society; Cobble Hill; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $500

Job summary

Clements Centre Society is seeking a Community Inclusion Worker to support the quality of life for participants across multiple domains. You will implement programs in alignment with agency policies and collaborate with families, staff, and volunteers to promote independence and well-being.

The role requires a Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent, at least three months of relevant experience, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Food Safety Certification.

Qualifications

• Needs a Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum three months of experience delivering similar services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Driver's license and clean background check; health reference and TB test may be required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality of life across physical, social, vocational, educational, and medical needs.
• Participate as part of the team implementing participant programs and agency policies.
• Advise and coach participants and families, promoting independence and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations; work both independently and as a team.

Skills

Empathy & warmth

Advocacy

Life skills coaching

Community living theory

Family collaboration

Teamwork

Lifts & transfers

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Healthy lifestyle

Education

Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

On both an individual and group basis, the Community Inclusion Worker supports the quality of life of the persons we serve by ensuring that their physical, social, vocational, educational, and medical needs are met. The Community Inclusion Worker participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the participant’s program, including agency policies, procedures, and philosophy.

What you will bring

• Enthusiasm, empathy, warmth, and understanding that align with our vision, mission, and values
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support, and teach life skills and self-advocacy skills to participants and families
• Knowledge of theory, values, and practices in community living including support systems
• Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated good time and general management skills
• Positive role model, including modeling a healthy lifestyle

Hiring Incentive

Join our team and receive a $500 hiring incentive when you successfully complete your three-month probationary period, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements of the job

• A Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent education and experience
• Three months’ experience delivering similar services supporting individuals with disabilities in community settings
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid Food Safety Certification
• You will need to have a driver's license, a current and satisfactory criminal record search and driver's abstract, a physician’s health reference, a negative TB test
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite, preferred

Additional information

• The successful candidate will begin employment at the Stanko-Casswell building, Monday-Friday 9:00 – 15:00
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership (BCGEU)
• May be required to use a personal vehicle
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Class 4 driver's license in order to pass the trial period

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women,
Indigenous people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and all
those with diverse lived experiences. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible with accommodations
available upon request. If you need support during the application or Interview process, please reach out we will
make every effort that your needs are met.