Personal Development Guide

SOURCESabout 8 hours ago

Delta, British Columbia

CA$27/hour

Mid Level

part_time

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Position: Personal Development Guide (part-time)

Location: Ladner, BC

Hours: 8 hours per week

Salary: $26.78 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a part-time Personal Development Guide to join our Community Inclusion team Ideally, this individual must be flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, and have a valid driver's license.

About Sources SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community. Description Of Position Reporting to: Andrea DeWolff, Home Share Manager

General Responsibilities

• Develop a supportive rapport with clients in service while providing interest, empathy, and encouragement while working on their personal goals
• Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to co-design services that emphasize learning, relationship-building, community involvement, and life skills tailored to each individual
• Support with functional life skills for daily living
• Able to actively seek out new community/ social/ vocational opportunities and experiences

Program-specific Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on support for participants as they explore their communities and develop a sense of belonging and independence
• Be willing and able to attend the local gym, exercise classes and the pool
• Willing and able to teach the navigation of public transit

Physical Demands Of Job

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 50%

Cognitive Demands Of Job

• Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75%, Writing/Reading - 50%

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities
• First Aid and Food Safe (preferred)

Benefits All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by: Open until filled

Non-profit Organizations

201-500

Sources Community Resources Society is an internationally-accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency that has served as a dependable source of help, encouragement and hope for individuals in the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, Parksville and beyond since 1978.

At SOURCES, we are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.

We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples and our offices are located on the lands of the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Katzie and Tsawwassen First Nations in the Lower Mainland; the Lheidli T'enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations in the North; and the Coast Salish peoples including the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island. We are honoured to be part of these communities and many more.

We touch the lives of thousands of individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island every year. To serve them, our team of dedicated staff and devoted volunteers offer a variety of social wellness programs and services through more than 20 locations, including Community Resource Centres, that are continually expanding to meet individual and community needs.

We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, poverty, disability and conflict.

In addition to providing services on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, we are partners with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Law Foundation of BC, Vancouver Foundation, Community Living BC, Service Canada and more.