American Sign Language

3 weeks ago

Coquitlam, Canada Community Living Society Full time

American Sign Language (ASL) - Acting Assistant Coordinator - Staffed Homes

Job Category: Acting Asst Coordinator

Requisition Number: COMMU001039

Posted: October 10, 2025

Work Type: Full-Time

Rate: 26.25 CAD per hour

Locations

Coquitlam, BC V3J, CAN

Travel Required: Yes

Description

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 Community Living Counsellor, Acting Assistant Coordinator will be to provide support to the Coordinator in all aspects of administration, team leadership, and home support. You will work closely with the team to provide meaningful and role-model Person-Centered Active Supports. Some of your duties can include:

- Provide support and engage individuals to live as full citizens
- Supporting the coordinator with administrative and financial tasks
- Encouraging and motivating a team of Counsellors
- Supporting individuals 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
- Coaching, role-modeling and mentoring your team in appropriate support techniques

Available Positions

Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-33)

Shifts TBD

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:

- Fluency in ASL
- 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)

Assets:

- Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
- Experience high behavioral support
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports

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 26.25 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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