Community Support Worker

Interior Community Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kamloops is seeking a part-time Community Support Worker to assist individuals with diverse abilities. Responsibilities include supporting daily life skills and creating personalized support plans. The position offers competitive compensation of $25.95 - $29.76 per hour and requires relevant experience and a Community Support Certificate.

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision

3 weeks vacation after 1 year

Paid training and professional development

Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience or a combination of education and training.
• Completion of required training (CPR-C, Mandt-R, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support daily life skills recreation and social connections.
• Create and follow person-centered support plans.
• Assist with errands and personal care.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Computer Operation

Case Management

Special Needs

Training & Development

Experience with Children

Addiction Counseling

Education

Community Support Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day. As a Community Support Worker youll help individuals with diverse abilities build independence connect with their community and live fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Support daily life skills recreation and social connections
• Encourage health well-being and personal growth
• Create and follow person-centered support plans
• Connect clients to community resources and opportunities
• Assist with errands meals household tasks and transportation
• Provide personal care with respect and dignity

Benefits

• Extended health dental vision paramedical services life insurance and EFAP after probation
• 3 weeks vacation after 1 year increasing with seniority
• Regular wage increases based on hours worked (up to Step 4)
• Priority consideration for internal job postings
• paid training and professional development opportunities
• Community involvement and wellness activities
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) for eligible employees
• Stat holiday pay banked at 5% for unworked stat days
• Sick leave accrual : 1 day per month

What You Bring

• Community Support Certificate (or equivalent)
• At least one year of related experience or a combination of education and training
• A combination of relevant education training and hands-on experience.

Your unique qualities

• Support and engage individuals with diverse abilities
• Plan and facilitate recreational and life skills activities
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Respond to challenging behaviors and crises with effective interventions
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving conflict resolution and communication skills
• Accurate documentation and reporting
• Build positive relationships with clients families and professionals
• Deliver person-centered services with professionalism and creativity

Other Musts

• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and safe driving record
• Own vehicle with business use and $5M third-party liability insurance (premium reimbursement provided)
• Willingness and physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors
• Completion of required training (provided at no cost); existing certifications are an asset : CPR-C Mandt-R SafeTALK Safe Food Handling Medication Management CLBC Privacy Anti-Bullying & Harassment
• Consent to Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search (cost reimbursed upon hire)
• Union membership (1.85% dues deducted from pay)

Program details

PROGRAM : Community Inclusion and Skill Development

LOCATION : Kamloops BC

STATUS : Part-Time

HOURS of WORK : 21 hours per week

SCHEDULE : Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Friday 10-3:00 pm

REPORTS TO : CI & SD Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION : $25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE : Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER : 2025-103

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ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion visible or invisible diverse abilities gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age or citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Hourly Salary

Salary : 25 - 29