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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Community Living Counsellor - Day Supports
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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
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
Day Supports is a service that is designed for people who require ongoing
support to participate in community. People are supported to have a meaningful and purposeful day, based on the their goals and preferences of activities.
Activities may include volunteering, social/recreational opportunities or
learning a new skill.
AVAILABLE POSITION
Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-832)
- Monday 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Tuesday 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Wednesday 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm
- Friday 8:30am to 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 $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.
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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.