Supportive Living Worker

Job Title

• Supportive
• Living
• Worker
• Employment status:
• Reg
• Full-time union
• Location:
• Penticton
• Hours: 40 hours/week

Closing Date: June 12, 2026

• The Employer A progressive, not for profit organization, OneSky has been serving the South Okanagan Similkameen for over five decades.
• Guided by our core belief that we’re all in this together, living under a single sky, our goal is to create a way forward for everyone.
• We champion and support individuals to reach their full potential, work to remove barriers and support individuals through a diverse range of services.
• OneSky values diversity, accessibility, respect, accountability, integrity, and collaboration.
• We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment.
• OneSky is a great place to work!

• Nature of Position The Supportive Living Worker/Community Resource Worker is responsible to empower and support persons with disabilities to engage in life skills, daily activities and social engagements of the participants choosing.
• The SLW/CRW is to assist each individual as a valued, contributing citizen of inclusive communities.
• The SLW/CRW assists participants to live successfully in their homes.
• The SLW/CRW ensures that individual participant’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are being met.
• The SLW/CRW supports individuals to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living, personal/perineal care, community inclusion and the development of life skills, according to their choice.

• Qualifications, Education and Knowledge
• Certificate in a related human/social service field and/or at least one-year recent related experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Previous experience working with people with dual diagnosis and challenging and/or aggressive behaviours an asset.
• Essential to display a proven ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively.
• Experienced with various lifts, feeding protocols, toileting protocols, basic adaptive sign language is an asset.
• Need to display an understanding and ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must display enthusiasm and energy and be a contributing team member.

Requirements

• Must have at least Class 7 driver's license to start and be able to obtain a Class 5 within 6 months
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Clear, current Criminal Record Check (provided by OneSky)
• A completed Physicians Approval of Health
• Food Safe Certification
• Safety-Care Training (provided by OneSky) – Mandt and NVCI also acceptable
• Use of own safe, reliable vehicle to transport participants with the ability to add “business use" insurance
• Willingness to join the BCGEU union

• Why Work at OneSky?
• At OneSky Community Resources, we believe in the power of community, the importance of connection, and the potential of every individual.
• As a Supportive Living/Community Resource Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working together to create inclusive, supportive environments for persons with disabilities.
• You’ll play a vital role in empowering participants, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of life.
• If you're a compassionate, community-minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.
• Help us make Penticton a place where everyone can grow, thrive, and belong.

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