Community Support Worker - (2026-123)

Collage; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Training & professional development

3 weeks vacation after 1 year

13 holidays

Sick leave accrual

Seniority-based wage increases

Internal candidate priority

Community involvement

Job summary

Interior Community Services is seeking a Community Support Worker for the Kamloops, BC area to support individuals with diverse abilities in daily living and community participation.

You will assist with recreational activities, transportation, personal care, and documentation while collaborating with caregivers and professionals to help participants reach personal goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with individuals with cognitive, physical or diverse needs.
• Equivalent education/ training may be considered.
• Class 4 unrestricted driver’s license required or able to obtain within probation.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in recreational activities and transport to activities.
• Provide physical support for mobility challenges and assist with wheelchairs and lifts.
• Monitor health needs and provide personal care as needed.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to develop individual goals.
• Administer medications per agency policies.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

People interaction

Recreational activities

Life skills support

Personal care

Documentation

Medication administration

Crisis management

Teamwork

Conflicts management

Advocacy

Education

Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Community Living Services Full Time Kamloops, BC $27.53 - $31.57 CAD per hour

• Community or School Support Worker Certificate or other relevant education
• Minimum 1 year of related experience working with individuals with cognitive, physical, and other diverse abilities with varying and complex needs
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Class 4 Unrestricted DL and safe driving record (abstract)
• Class 5 DL is accepted with the ability to obtain a Valid Class 4 Unrestricted driver’s license within the probationary period (3 months).
• Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-RC, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, CLBC Privacy
• Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals in wheelchairs, or walkers, lifting, transferring, using lifts appropriately, pushing, pulling, bending, and assisting clients safely in and out of vehicles, etc. (Necessary on-the-job training is provided to ensure the safety of the participant and worker.)
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
• This job requires union membership with a 1.8% union due deducted from pay.

BENEFITS

• Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period.
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
• Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority, as per the Collective Agreement
• 13 fully paid statutory holidays per year
• 1 day per month sick leave accrual
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Community involvement and wellbeing activities
  

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Community Support Worker, as a member of the Options and Opportunities Day Program, supports individuals with diverse abilities to reach their potential and enhance their quality of life. Provides activities and opportunities that:

• enhance participants’ independence and confidence
• build relationships and social skills
• improve physical and emotional health
• encourage meaningful and rewarding community connections.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports clients in recreational activities including sports, crafts, and participation in the community. Transports clients in agency van(s) to activities.
• Supports clients with mobility challenges as needed by providing physical support, which may include assisting with walkers, pushing/pulling wheelchairs using the Hoyer lift, etc.
• Monitors personal care and health needs and performs personal care as needed.
• Collaborates with participants, their caregivers, and other professionals to assess individual needs and assist participants to develop and attain individual goals.
• Administers medication as needed, strictly adhering to agency medication policies and procedures.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

• Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and developmental diverse abilities
• Provide appropriate recreational and other community inclusion activities
• Provide life skills support and development
• Provide personal care as required
• Perform home tasks such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, etc.
• Administer medication following agency procedures
• Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours
• Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Document and report information in written format
• Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved
• Collaborate with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors
• Provide person-centered services in a professional and creative way
• Advocate for people with diverse abilities within the community

JOB NUMBER: 2026-123

PROGRAM: Options and Opportunities

STATUS: Full-Time

HOURS of WORK: 35 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

REPORTS TO: Options and Opportunities Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE: Position closes when a suitable applicant is found

Contact us at [e-mail] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.

Interior Community Services 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.