Community Inclusion Worker – Temporary Part Time

About your role as a Community Inclusion Worker ( Float Position):

As an integral part of the Community Living Team, you will support the quality of life for the persons served by ensuring that their physical, social, vocational, educational and medical needs are met. You will also participate in the implementation of all aspects of the participants' program, including agency policies, procedures and philosophy.

What you will bring:

• Enthusiasm, empathy, warmth, and understanding that align with our vision, mission, and values
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support, and teach life skills and self-advocacy skills to participants and families
• Knowledge of theory, values, and practices in community living including support systems
• Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated good time and general management skills
• Positive role model, including modeling a healthy lifestyle

Requirements of the job:

• A Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent education and experience
• Three months’ experience delivering similar services supporting individuals with disabilities in community settings
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
  
• You will need to have a driver's license, a current and satisfactory criminal record search and driver's abstract, a physician’s health reference
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite, preferred
  

Hiring Incentive

Join our team and receive a $500 hiring incentive when you successfully complete your three-month probationary period, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Additional information:

• The successful applicant will begin employment at the our Various CI locations - Monday - Friday 9am -3pm and is required to be available between 8:30 am - 3:30 pm to accommodate the scheduling of shifts at different locations
• Applicants must provide at least one written professional reference from a previous supervisor or manager.
• This is a temporary six-month position, will be ended with two weeks’ notice and might be posted permanently
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership (BCGEU)
  
• May be required to use personal vehicle
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Class 4 driver's license in order to pass the trial period
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and all those with diverse lived experiences. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible with accommodations available upon request. If you need support during the application or Interview process, please reach out we will make every effort that your needs are met.