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Community Living Counsellor - Day Supports

Community Living Society

#First Aid #CPR #Support Worker #Personal care #Nonviolent Crisis Intervention #Behavioral support #Record keeping #Life skills #Developmental disabilities #Intellectual disabilities #Person-centered support #Community outings

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsCA$25 - CA$25 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Salary

CA$25 - CA$25 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Community Living Counsellor provides person-centered support to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence. Duties include assisting with life goals, personal care, meal preparation, and facilitating community outings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a First Aid and CPR certificate and have the ability to maneuver a wheelchair. A clear criminal record is required, and experience with behavioral support or crisis intervention is considered an asset.

professional certificateFirst AidCPRRecord keepingPersonal careCrisis interventionBehavioral supportCommunity engagementMeal preparationLife skills trainingPerson-centered supportWheelchair maneuveringActive support

ABOUT US

The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization which since 1978 has been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live full, productive and meaningful lives. We are leaders in providing quality Person Centred support through our residential, individualized and community based supports so that people can reach their greatest potential. We have over 500 employees and work with over 400 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland.

About the opportunity

Your role as a support worker will be providing support and actively engaging a supported individual to live a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. You are a motivated and outgoing person with a passion to for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment and more. Some of your duties can include:
Providing individuals support with various life goals
Home support duties (including, but not limited to personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation)
Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression

Available position

Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-791) • Monday 8

30am-3:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-3:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-3:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm
Friday 8:30am-3:00pm

*Monthly Staff Meetings 3pm-5pm

About you

You are interested in supporting others and show an understanding of the person-centered and active support approach. Additionally, you have the following requirements:

Required

First Aid and CPR Certificate
Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
Ability to maneuver a wheel chair

ASSETS

Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
Experience high behavioral support
Prior paid or volunteer experience
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Mandt System®
Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
Ability to swim

Our commitment to you

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in CLS over the long term. Our progressive and unique culture sets us apart and provides:
Various internal leadership and development opportunities
Interesting and relevant training opportunities
Meaningful rewards and recognition

Wage

Starting at $24.90 per hour

We at Community Living Society celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.