Community Support Worker - Supported Living Services, Casual

POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker - Supported Living Services, Casual

STATUS: Casual

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (BCGEU)

SALARY RANGE: $27.53 - $31.57/Hourly

Inclusion Langley Society is a leading non-profit organization providing services and support to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Langley and surrounding communities. Established in 1959, the Society delivers a comprehensive range of community-based programs that support over 3,000 individuals annually in achieving greater independence, inclusion and quality of life. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered support while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of our employees.

Position Overview

Inclusion Langley Society (ILS) is seeking Casual Community Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services team. Our homes are staffed 24 hours a day, with opportunities to work Day, Afternoon, and Overnight shifts.

We have opportunities in individualized 1:1 homes and shared licensed and/or group homes supporting up to four individuals. Depending on the home, you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with complex medical, mental health, or behavioural needs. Day-to-day, you will provide hands-on support with personal care, meals, medications, health needs, household routines, communication, community activities, appointments, recreation, and personal goals. You will also respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations, while promoting each person’s dignity, choice, independence, safety, and quality.

If you are passionate about supporting others and ready to build your career in community services, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily living, personal care including assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and mobility, meal preparation, household routines, lifting, and transfers.
• Administer medications, monitor health needs, and support medical and health-related appointments including the operation of a motor vehicle, in accordance with established plans and health and safety requirements.
• Provide person-centred support aligned with individualized plans, promoting choice, independence, dignity, safety, and meaningful participation.
• Support individuals to communicate using their preferred methods, including augmentative and alternative communication tools.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support strategies and respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, respectful, and inclusive home environment.
• Support meaningful participation in community, social, recreational, employment, volunteer, learning, and travel opportunities based on individual interests and goals.
• Encourage personal growth, skill development, independence, and achievement of individual goals.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, and meaningful community participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, financial records, and reports, including changes in health, behaviour, or support needs.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, professionals, community partners, and team members to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or related field. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Minimum one year of direct support experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical or behavioural needs, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of person-centred practices, community inclusion and positive behaviour support strategies. Training in behavioural intervention is an asset.
• Strong knowledge and application of health and safety practices when supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional, compassionate, and calm in high‑stress situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow prescribed lifting, transferring, and behaviour support techniques.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on individual needs.

Additional Position Information

• Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with supported individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Maintain required minimum availability of three shifts (or 21 hours) per week, including at least one weekend shift. Shifts are typically 8 hours and scheduled within the following availability windows: Day (6:00 am - 6:00 p.m.), Afternoon/Evening (12:00 pm - 12:00 am), and Overnight (10:00 pm - 8:00 am). Shifts are assigned based on service needs, and hours are not guaranteed.
• Be fit for duty and have the ability to carry out the physical responsibilities of this role.
• This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle. Class 4 an asset.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid, Food Safe, MANDT Certificate and TB Health Certificate.
• This position requires Union membership (BCGEU).

Why Work with ILS?

• Be part of a mission‑driven nonprofit making a real impact in the community.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to build and strengthen your accounting skills in a complex, multi‑program organization.

How to Apply

Internal Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER by accessing your ADP profile > Myself > Talent and then select Career Centre.

External Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the careers link at Inclusionlangley.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with ILS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Máthxwi (Matsqui), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓(Kwantlen), q̓icə̓ y̓(Katzie), and Semyome (Semiahmoo) First Nations where we live, learn, work and play.