Facilitator

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 6% of regular earnings

Eligibility for Public Service Pension

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) invites applications for a Facilitator to be the first point of contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. You will help identify needs, strengths and aspirations, turning goals into meaningful opportunities with person-centered plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, providing information on CLBC and community supports, and collaborating with partners to resolve crises.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degree.
• Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.
• Strong verbal and written ability to connect effectively with individuals and families.
• Collaborative planning ability to partner with individuals and their support circle to create meaningful, person-centred plans.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal supports, and CLBC-funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of funding.
• Assist the individual and their family in identifying activities and resources to reach goals, supporting informed decisions.
• Providing information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, and peer/family support services available.
• Collaborating with other service providers to assist the individual in responding to crises and resolving problems.
• Coordinating services.
• Creating and implementing individual support plans, including safeguards.
• Assist individuals and families in connecting to their community to build on strengths and assets.
• Confirming eligibility for CLBC-funded services.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Collaborative planning

Critical thinking

Person-centred approach

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree

Job description

We are honoured to be selected again as one ofB.C.’s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC employees strive to live our corporate vision ofCommunities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term/Status:Auxiliary/temporary assignment – anticipated 70 hours bi-weekly to March 2027
Classification/Salary:Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $42.92 hourly
Team:South Surrey, Fleetwood, Cloverdale
Location:Surrey(hybrid – 3 days per week in office after passing a 6-month probation)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit ourCareers at CLBCpage to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity:

As a Facilitator at CLBC, you’ll be the trusted first point of contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In this role, you’ll work closely with them to uncover their unique needs, strengths, and aspirations – helping to turn goals into meaningful opportunities. Your support empowers individuals to build on their assets and live a life that is both fulfilling and self-directed.
Responsibilities include:

Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal supports, and CLBC-funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of funding

Assist the individual and their family in identifying the activities and resources required to reach their goals, by supporting the individual to explore their capacity and enhance their ability to make informed decisions

Providing information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, and peer and family support services available

Collaborating with other service providers to assist the individual in responding to crises and resolving problems

Coordinating services

Creating and implementing individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguards

Assist individuals and families in connecting to their community to build on the strengths and assets of the individual

Confirming eligibility for CLBC-funded services

What you will bring:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degree

Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families

An equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered

We’re also looking for:

Strong verbal and written ability to connect effectively with individuals and families

Collaborative planning ability to partner with individuals and their support circle to create meaningful, person-centred plans

Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to develop and implement effective solutions

Person-centred approach to ensure the individual’s voice is central in all decisions

Ability to foster positive, productive relationships with individuals, families, and community partners

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines

Creative & flexible thinking while working within a policy framework to identify support options tailored to individual needs

Additional Info:

Possession of a class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract are required.
Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Auxiliary employees receive vacation pay of 6% of their regular earnings, paid bi-weekly, plus $0.91 per working hour, up to $63.70 per bi-weekly pay period, in lieu of sick time and benefits. After 90 days of employment, you are entitled to up to five days of paid illness and injury leave per year. You will begin contributing to the Public Service Pension Plan once your pensionable earnings exceed half of the year’s maximum, typically after about six months of full-time employment.
Closing date: September 9, 2026

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview where you’ll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.