Facilitator (Social Worker)

Community Living BC; Terrace; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension plan

Vacation and personal days

Maternity/parental/adoption leave

Life insurance and long-term disable

Wellness supports & EAP

Professional development funds

Government discounts

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation delivering supports for adults with developmental disabilities. The Facilitator role is the first point of contact to help individuals and families identify needs and turn goals into opportunities, while working with a team to connect people to community resources.

The role emphasizes person-centred planning, collaboration with families and partners, and safeguarding through individual support plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree.
• Experience in Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and families to uncover needs, strengths and aspirations.
• Coordinate services and allocation of CLBC-funded supports.
• Create and implement individual support plans with safeguards.
• Collaborate with other service providers to respond to crises and resolve problems.
• Confirm eligibility for CLBC-funded services.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communicatie

Collaborative planning

Critical thinking

Person-centred approach

Relationship building

Multitasking and time management

Creative and flexible thinking

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.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 adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $78,386.35 to $80,703.86 annually
Team: NTC 1 - Pacific Northwest
Location: Smithers or Terrace (hybrid - 3 days 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 our Careers at CLBC page 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

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• Occasional travel within region
• 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

Closing date: open until filled

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.