Support Worker 2025 04-07

Community Living Careers; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is seeking Support Workers to provide essential services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will assist clients with daily living tasks, promote independence, and facilitate community involvement in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, flexible, and eager to make a difference in individuals’ lives. This casual position requires shift work under the union BCGEU, offering competitive pay and a vibrant team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Commitment to anti-racism and equity.
• Ability to support individuals non-judgmentally.
• Strong understanding of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and hygiene.
• Administer medication and promote community inclusion.
• Provide support for daily life skills and social skills.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Problem solving skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Job description

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL)is a non-profit agency which has been providing quality supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs inFort St. John and District since 1960. The FSJACL is an accredited agency with a trained, caring, and trusted professional team of over 80employees who provide quality services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The FSJACL works collaboratively with community partners to achieve our vision of inclusion for all.

Support Workers assist individuals with a variety of tasks, which can include:

• Personal hygiene, assist individuals with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifting and transferring, hygiene grooming, and toileting.
• Assists individuals to function more independently in their home and in the community.
• Assists with daily life skills, social skills and/or behaviour management.
• Teaches and assists individuals with activities such as cooking, money management, shopping, household safety.
• Create opportunities for community inclusion events, activities andadvocacy.
• Medication administration.
• Accessing the community to attend events or appointments.

This is an excellent career choice for people who enjoy interacting with others, appreciate variety in their daily work, and want to make a difference in the lives of others. The ideal support worker is caring, supportive, and makes individuals feel independent and involved in their community.

We are looking for specific attributes and a candidate with the right personality. Training is provided.

This is a casual position, and union (BCGEU) membership is required of all successful applicants. The wage is $25.95 per hour and 10.6% paid on all hours worked in lieu of benefits.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to learn about developmental disabilities, mental health, and health services.
• Commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity.
• Problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Provide a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Has a strong understanding of the practice and meaning of inclusion.
• Compassionate towards people and can support individuals in a non-judgmental way.

Requirements:

• Able to work shift work. We have programs that arestaffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Valid Canadian drivers license.
• Vulnerable sector criminal record clearance. (Completed through the FSJACL after successful interview.)
• Clear Tuberculosis screening. (Instructions for booking screening will be provided after successful interview.)
• Must be 19 years of age or older. Applicants who turn 19 within the calendar year will be considered.

This position is open to both male and female applicants.