Studio Assistant Coordinator - PotteryWorks
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Pottery Works is a studio/gallery space located in New Westminster where CLS Counsellors support individuals with an chance to develop their artistic skills in painting, pottery or jewellery crafting. Your role as a Acting Assistant Studio Coordinator will be to provide support to the Coordinator in all aspects of administration, team leadership, and support for the individuals in their artwork. You will work closely with the team to provide meaningful and role-model Person-Centered Active Supports. Some of your duties can include:
- Provide support and engage individuals to live as full citizens
- Supporting the coordinator with administrative and financial tasks
- Encouraging and motivating a team of Counsellors
- Supporting individuals with various artistic goals
- Providing instruction for those who want to improve their skills or technique
- Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression
- Coaching, role-modeling and mentoring your team in appropriate support techniques
As the successful candidate, you will have lots of energy, have the ability to think on your feet and juggle many tasks in a busy studio environment, all while not minding getting your hands dirty.
Available Positions
Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-655)
- Monday to Friday 830 am - 3pm
- Thursday 830am - 300 pm , to 530 pm alternating weeks for staff meeting
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:
- Artistic skills (ex: Pottery or painting)
- Previous leadership and supervisory experience
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
- Significant knowledge and demonstrated excellence in Person Centered Active Supports concepts and approaches
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
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 $26.25 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.
About Community Living Society
The Community Living Society (CLS) believes that all people have the ability and the right to fully participate in, and contribute to, their communities. To that end, CLS has committed itself to working with individuals with disability and their families to design the type and amount of support needed to help them increase their independence and realize their dreams.
The CLS supports are intended to complement – not replace – the natural supports provided by family, friends and the community. Our CLS support team acts as a bridge for people with disability to make new friends, learn the skills needed to get meaningful work, live more independently and achieve personal goals.
Founded in the late 1970s by family members of children with disability, the CLS combines the values, leadership and advocacy of our past, with innovative and individual approaches to providing residential and community inclusion support services.
Studio Assistant Coordinator - PotteryWorks
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Pottery Works is a studio/gallery space located in New Westminster where CLS Counsellors support individuals with an chance to develop their artistic skills in painting, pottery or jewellery crafting. Your role as a Acting Assistant Studio Coordinator will be to provide support to the Coordinator in all aspects of administration, team leadership, and support for the individuals in their artwork. You will work closely with the team to provide meaningful and role-model Person-Centered Active Supports. Some of your duties can include:
- Provide support and engage individuals to live as full citizens
- Supporting the coordinator with administrative and financial tasks
- Encouraging and motivating a team of Counsellors
- Supporting individuals with various artistic goals
- Providing instruction for those who want to improve their skills or technique
- Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression
- Coaching, role-modeling and mentoring your team in appropriate support techniques
As the successful candidate, you will have lots of energy, have the ability to think on your feet and juggle many tasks in a busy studio environment, all while not minding getting your hands dirty.
Available Positions
Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-655)
- Monday to Friday 830 am - 3pm
- Thursday 830am - 300 pm , to 530 pm alternating weeks for staff meeting
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:
- Artistic skills (ex: Pottery or painting)
- Previous leadership and supervisory experience
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
- Significant knowledge and demonstrated excellence in Person Centered Active Supports concepts and approaches
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
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 $26.25 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.
About Community Living Society
The Community Living Society (CLS) believes that all people have the ability and the right to fully participate in, and contribute to, their communities. To that end, CLS has committed itself to working with individuals with disability and their families to design the type and amount of support needed to help them increase their independence and realize their dreams.
The CLS supports are intended to complement – not replace – the natural supports provided by family, friends and the community. Our CLS support team acts as a bridge for people with disability to make new friends, learn the skills needed to get meaningful work, live more independently and achieve personal goals.
Founded in the late 1970s by family members of children with disability, the CLS combines the values, leadership and advocacy of our past, with innovative and individual approaches to providing residential and community inclusion support services.