Community Living Counsellor - Individualized Supports

Community Living Society•Vancouver, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Class 7N driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 5 license)
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
Clean driver’s abstract
Access to a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

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
Ability to swim

Responsibilities

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