Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes (Relief)

Community Living Society; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Society seeks a motivated support worker to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Surrey. This role involves facilitating community engagement, providing home support, and fostering independence. Ideal candidates will possess a compassionate nature and the necessary certifications to deliver high-quality, person-centered support.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Leadership development

Rewards and recognition

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver’s license, willing to obtain Class 4.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Clear criminal record (paid by CLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide support with life goals and activities.
• Assist with personal care and home support duties.
• Facilitate community outings and maintain records.

Skills

Understanding of person-centered approach

Engagement

Communication

Fluency in American Sign Language

Job description

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

The following locations are seeking relief staff :

STAFFED HOMES

Surrey

Burnaby

• Coquitlam
• Fraser Valley

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)
• Fluent in American Sign Language (Dependent on location)

Assets :

• Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
• Experience high behavioral support
• 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 opportunities
• Meaningful rewards and recognition

Wage : Starting at $24.90 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.