Community Support Worker- Smart Fernie

NEXUS Community Support Society; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Meaningful work in the community

Supportive team environment

Related field certificate

Job summary

NEXUS Community Support Society is seeking a Community Support Worker to facilitate skill development and community inclusion for clients in a casual, non-union role in British Columbia. You will support daily living skills, promote independence, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to achieve client goals.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, coordinating activities, and documenting progress while contributing to program planning and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certifications are assets.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized support plans with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide person-centered support that promotes independence, life skills, social inclusion, and community participation.
• Assist with daily living activities, health and safety needs, and crisis response as required.
• Facilitate recreational, educational, vocational, and social activities aligned with client goals and well-being.
• Monitor client progress, maintain documentation, and contribute to program planning and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate services with families, community agencies, professionals, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Job description

NEXUS Community Support Society is a registered charity dedicated to creating vibrant inclusive communities throughout British Columbia’s Interior- places where people feel connected, valued, and supported for life.

Community Support Worker

Hours

Casual

$29.71 per hour

This is a non union job.

About the Role

Provides and facilitates program opportunities that are conducive to the individual’s life skill development, community inclusion, and independence. Supports the individual’s vocational goals and promotes skill growth toward gainful employment if desired by the individual. Assists clients with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development. Assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
• Meaningful work that creates positive change in our communities
• Be part of a team that celebrates successes and supports one another
• Certificate in a related Human Services, Social Services, Community Support, Disability Support, or equivalent field.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR and food safe certification is an asset.
• Licensed homes require a negative TB test result
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized support plans in collaboration with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide person-centered support that promotes independence, life skills development, social inclusion, and community participation.
• Assist with daily living activities, behavior support, medication administration, health and safety needs, and crisis response as required.
• Facilitate recreational, educational, vocational, and social activities that support client goals and well-being.
• Monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to program planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with families, community agencies, professionals, and other stakeholders to coordinate services and supports; perform related duties as assigned.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

NEXUS Community Support Society is committed to supporting employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, visible minorities, women, and individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout our organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit when applying.

Other Titles for This Role

• Community Inclusion Worker
• Child and Youth Worker
• Community Living Worker
• Care Aide
• Independent Living Support Worker
• Community Integration Worker

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Experience:

• related : 1 year (preferred)

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