[26-118] Community Living Worker – Casual On-Call

Position: Community Living Worker – Casual On-Call

Location: Cedar Grove, Langley

Hours: Must be available for at least one shift per week, available 6 of the 13 statutory holidays throughout the year, and available for a minimum of one weekend day per month.

Salary: $27.53

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Community Living Worker to join our SOURCES Community Living Services team! This individual must be passionate about working with people, engaging, and empathic.

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:

Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are currently recruiting community living workers to support individuals with autism, and/or intellectual disabilities, with dual diagnoses in a group home environment. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for our clients. We do this by fostering independence, well-being, and social participation.

Reporting to: Cedar Grove Program Manager

General Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships.
• Coach life skills.
• Document and report activities.
• Liaise with various stakeholders.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, collective agreement provisions, and other mandatory regulations.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Keep notes and review progress.
• Maintain a safe work environment for both staff and service users alike.
• Implement person centered support plans and positive behavior support strategies. This includes being confident and familiar with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention material.
• Support individuals in achieving a meaningful, fulfilling, and high quality of life.
• Provide medication and personal care as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and diet planning.
• Other tasks as necessary for service delivery.

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%, Bending/Crouching- 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 50%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25%

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or experience with mental health issues and intellectual disabilities.
• Physically able to engage in various support and community-based activities.
• Empathy and good emotional intelligence.
• Work with initiative and integrity.
• Valid driver's license (Class 4 and/or Class 5 but willing to obtain Class 4 within 3 months of hire)
• Clear criminal record check

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Benefits:

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

Closing Date: Until filled