L.i.f.e. Counsellor

**L.I.F.E. COUNSELLOR**

**Be apart of new beginnings Exciting new program being offered through Community Living British Columbia.**

**Come with mínimal background in employment training? We will be offering both In-House and External Employment Training to all new staff**

**Community Integration Services Society is looking for compassionate and supportive people to help make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Is that someone you?**

**WHO WE ARE**:
**Community Integration Services Society **is a non-profit organization that has been providing life skills services and support to adult individuals with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. Come be a part of our highly trained team who work alongside their clients to develop goals and create programs to align with their aspirations. Become a positive role model for individuals as they work towards the four cornerstones of **L.I.F.E. Services - Learning, Inclusion, Friendship, and Employment**.

**Status**:Permanent

**Number of Positions**:1

**Location**:Port Coquitlam

**Schedule**:Schedule varies depending on position, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm with possibility of evenings and weekends appointments

**Wage**:$27.54 and $0.61/km while performing society business as per collective agreement. **New Collective Agreement Rates**

**THE BENEFITS**:

- Full Employer Paid Benefits (Positions over 20 Hours per week)
- Flexible Working Hours including some evenings/weekends as required
- Municipal Pension Plan
- In House and External Educational and Training Opportunities

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To facilitate and assist the individuals with their learning, inclusion, friendship and employment goals. Including but not limited to, educational aspirations, accessing the community, supporting safe relationships, and obtaining/maintaining paid employment.
- Provide appropriate role modeling and coaching for the individuals.
- Use adaptive technology. This includes pushing a wheelchair or the use of other mobility devices.
- Adapt and/or modify activities on a daily basis to support inclusion of the clients.
- Maintain confidence in developing and implementing new programs while establishing individual goals with measurable outcomes that can be aligned the individual’s aspirations.
- Preparation of reports, developing guidelines, analyzing data and maintaining client records.

**SKILLS AND ABILITES**:
This job might be right for you if:

- You are goal driven. You are able to help set goals and create programs to assist the individuals in achieving those goals.
- You are an effective communicator. You are able to communicate verbally and through writing with the use of computers and technology. You are also able to use interpersonal skills to facilitate and communicate with internal and external contacts.
- You are experienced in a wide variety of support areas including developmental disabilities, employment counseling and planning.
- You must have good organizational skills, ability to set up schedules and appointments with individuals in service. Must be reliable and dependable and act as a good role model in all areas of the work.
- You are well connected to the community. It is an asset if you have experience in building relationships in the community and accessing community resources.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Degree/diploma in the Community Social Services field or equivalent education or work experience
- Certificate in Employment Counseling or equivalent education or work experience
- A Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clear Drivers Abstract
- A reliable vehicle for daily use for transporting up to more than one passenger
- Business Insurance with a minimum 2 million liability
- Valid first aid training with CPR/AED
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Education, work or volunteer experience with people with developmental disabilities
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Union membership is required upon hiring (BCGEU)

Please note: only those who have been short listed will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in becoming a **L.I.F.E. Counsellor** at CISS.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Employment Counseling and Planning: 1 year (preferred)
- Developmental Disability: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License and Reliable Vehicle (preferred)
- First Aid/CPR Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person