Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes

Community Living Society•Abbotsford, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, productive, and meaningful lives. As a support worker, your role will involve providing support and actively engaging a supported individual to live a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. This means you could be helping an individual discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment, and more. CLS is a leader in providing quality Person Centred support through residential, individualized, and community-based supports, enabling individuals to reach their greatest potential. The organization has over 500 employees and works with over 400 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland.

Requirements

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
Experience with high behavioural support is a necessity

Nice To Haves

Prior paid or volunteer experience
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Mandt System®
Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
Capability of supporting on extended walks or hikes

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