Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes

Community Living Society (CLS); Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal leadership opportunities

Professional development and training

Meaningful rewards and recognition

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

Community Living Society (CLS) in Surrey, BC, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fuller, more independent lives.

The role emphasizes person-centred supports, life-skill development, community engagement and daily living activities, including personal care and home support. CDL experience with a valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid is required, along with a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 5 driver's license; Class 4 may be required for permanent staff.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Clear criminal record (CLS-paid) and clean driver's abstract.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Criminal record check

Reliable vehicle

Tools

Mandt System

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Person Centered Active Supports

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 - Permanent Full Time (REC-n/a)

Schedule

• Schedule is under review TBD - Minimum 30 hours per a week

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)
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Access to a reliable vehicle

Assets

• Experience high behavioral support
• Prior paid or volunteer experience
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Mandt System
• 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 opportunities
• Meaningful rewards and recognition

Wage

Starting at $26.35 per hour

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.