Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes

Community Living Society; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Society (CLS) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in community settings. This role supports individuals to pursue goals, learn life skills and gain independence in daily living, work, and recreation.

The position emphasizes person-centered supports, safety, and regular documentation of progress, with a focus on community integration and respectful, individualized care.

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver’s license (team member must be willing to obtain Class 4 license)
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Clear criminal record (CLS covers cost)
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience with high medical needs is an asset (e.g. J-Tube, Oxygen Administration, Catheterization)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports

Responsibilities

• Providing individuals support with various life goals
• Home support duties (including personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation and light housekeeping)
• Community outings (including volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
• Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Criminal background check

Reliable vehicle

Experience with high medical needs

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Person-Centered Active Supports

Job description

Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes

Job Category : Counsellor

Requisition Number : COMMU001508

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $26.35 CAD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

About Us

The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization which since 1978 has been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live full, productive and meaningful lives. We are leaders in providing quality Person Centred support through our residential, individualized and community based supports so that people can reach their greatest potential. We have over 500 employees and work with over 400 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland.

About the Opportunity

Your role as a support worker will be providing support and actively engaging a supported individual to live a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. You are a motivated and outgoing person with a passion to for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment and more. Some of your duties can include:

• Providing individuals support with various life goals
• Home support duties (including, but not limited to personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation and light housekeeping)
• Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
• Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression

Available Positions

Position #1 - Temporary Full Time (REC-894)

• Monday 3pm to 9am (overnight)
• Thursday 8pm to 9am (overnight)
• Saturday 10am to 8pm

About You

You are interested in supporting others and show an understanding of the person-centered and active support approach. Additionally, you have the following requirements:

Required:

• Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
• Access to a reliable vehicle

Assets:

• Experience with high medical needs is an asset (J-Tube, Oxygen Administration, Catheterization and Catheter Care, Suctioning)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports

Our Commitment to You

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in CLS over the long term. Our progressive and unique culture sets us apart and provides:

• Various internal leadership and development opportunities
• Interesting and relevant training opportunitiesMeaningful rewards and recognition

Wage: Starting at $ 26.35 per hour

We at Community Living Society celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.