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Social Support Specialist

2 months ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Community Living BC Full time
About the Role

As a Facilitator at Community Living BC, you will serve as the primary point of contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Confirming eligibility for CLBC-funded services
  • Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal support, and CLBC-funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of funding
  • Providing information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, peer and family support services available
  • Responding to crises and resolving problems
  • Coordinating services
  • Creating and implementing individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguards
  • Assisting individuals and families to connect to their community to build on the strengths and assets of the individual
  • Assisting the individual and their family in identifying the activities and resources required to reach their goals, by supporting the individual to explore their capacity and enhance their ability to make informed decisions
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • A Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degree
  • Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered
Benefits

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
  • A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation plus additional personal days
  • Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
  • Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
  • Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
  • Access to government discounts for travel, cell phones, and more
Work Environment

This role combines on-site office work with flexibility to work from home within BC after passing a 6-month probationary period. Occasional overnight travel may be required within the region.