Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes

Surrey, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$26 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 15 hours per week

Job summary

Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve life goals and increase independence. Duties include personal care, meal preparation, community outings, and maintaining accurate records of daily activities.

Job details

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 (REC-877) * Thursday 3pm to 9pm * Sunday 7am to 4pm 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: * Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license) * First Aid and CPR Certificate * Clear criminal record (paid by CLS) * Clean driver’s abstract * Access to a reliable vehicle ASSETS: * Experience high behavioral support * Prior paid or volunteer experience * Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training * Mandt System® * Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports 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 $26.35 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 5 driver's license, First Aid and CPR certification, and a clean criminal record. Experience in behavioral support and knowledge of person-centered approaches are considered strong assets.