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American Sign Language (ASL) - Community Living Counsellor - Individualized Supports

Community Living Society

#First Aid #Class 5 Driver's License #CPR #Community Living #Behavioral Support #Developmental Disabilities #Class 4 Driver's License #American Sign Language

Quick overview

Provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live independent lives. Duties include personal care, home support, facilitating community outings, and tracking goal progression.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language and possess a Class 5 driver's license, First Aid/CPR certification, and a clean criminal record. Access to a reliable vehicle is required, and a willingness to obtain a Class 4 license is necessary for permanent staff.

First AidCrisis InterventionCPRPersonal CareMeal PreparationHousekeepingBehavioral SupportPerson-Centered SupportAmerican Sign LanguageWheelchair ManeuveringActive SupportMandt System

Job description

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 and light housekeeping)
Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression

Available positions

Position 1

Permanent Part-Time Hours (REC-814) Surrey
Monday 9am to 2pm
Thursday 9am to 2pm

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

Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
Fluent in American Sign Language
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
Clean driver’s abstract
Access to a reliable vehicle

ASSETS

Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
Experience high behavioral support
Prior paid or volunteer experience
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Mandt System®
Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
Able to swim
Fluent in Mandarin is an asset

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.