Community Living Counsellor

2 days ago

Coquitlam, Canada Community Living Society Full time

**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 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. Some of your duties can include:

- 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

**Available Positions**
**Position #1 - Temporary Full Time**
- Monday 8:00am-8:00pm
- Tuesday 8:00am-7:00pm
- Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm
- Friday awake overnight 8:00am-8:00pm
- Saturday awake overnight 7:00am-7:00pm

**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: _**
- Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
- Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract

**_Assets: _**
- Prior paid or volunteer experience
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Mandt System®
- 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 $21.25 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.

**Salary**: $21.25 per hour

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