ABOUT THE JOB
The Community Support Worker empowers adults with diverse abilities to build independence, grow in confidence, and create meaningful connections within their community. Through engaging social, recreational, physical, and vocational opportunities, they help individuals develop new skills, pursue personal goals, and lead fulfilling, self-directed lives.
The key responsibilities include:
- Engages clients in recreational activities including sports, crafts, and participation in the community. Transports clients in agency van(s) to activities.
- Encourages individuals to participate in food preparation, following Safe Food Handling standards.
- Supports clients with mobility challenges as needed, which may include assisting with walkers, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, etc.
- Monitors personal care and health needs and performs personal care as needed.
- Co-develops and implements individual plans providing ongoing evaluation of progress and adjusting goals and strategies as needed.
- Collaborates with participants, their caregivers, and other professionals to provide a holistic support system.
- Monitors the safety of individuals and ensures protocols are applied to maximize the H&S of everyone involved.
- Recognizes risks, takes preventative measures, and when prevention isn't possible responds to emergencies using de-escalation and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Administers medication as needed, strictly adhering to agency medication policies and procedures.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation.
BENEFITS
- Extended Health Care Benefits, including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc., upon completion of the probationary period.
- Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority, as per the Collective Agreement
- Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5%, to be used on unworked stat days
- 1 day/month sick leave entitlement accrued in your sick leave bank
- Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
- Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
- Community involvement and wellbeing activities
- Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
- Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the length of service and accrued wages. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
- Community or School Support Worker Certificate, a Diploma is an asset
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience working with persons with cognitive, physical, and other diverse abilities with varying and complex needs
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES
Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:
- Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and cognitive diverse abilities
- Identify and organize creative recreational and community inclusion activities for the participants
- Support the enhancement of life skills
- Provide personal care as required
- Maintain a welcoming environment, performing general cleanliness, meal preparation, and similar tasks
- Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours
- Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Problem-solve effectively
- Maintain professional boundaries and follow confidentiality guidelines
- Document and report information in an accurate and concise way
- Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved
- Collaborate with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors
- Advocate for people with diverse abilities
REQUIREMENTS
- BC Class 4 Driver's License (or agreement to acquire within 3 months of starting the position)
- Safe driving record
- Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals in wheelchairs or walkers, lifting, transferring, using lifts appropriately, pushing, pulling, bending, and assisting clients safely in and out of vehicles, etc. (Necessary on-the-job training is provided to ensure the safety of the participant and worker.)
- Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training and CLBC Privacy
- Consent to Criminal Record Checks with vulnerable sector search
- This position requires Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.
JOB NUMBER: 2026-87
PROGRAM: Mosaic Day Program
LOCATION: Merritt, BC
STATUS: Part-Time
HOURS of WORK: 30 hours per week
Schedule: Mon-Fri, Daytime schedule
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Community Living Programs, Merritt
COMPENSATION: $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is found
HOW to APPLY: Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application. Applications received after the deadline will still be accepted, but will lose internal applicant priorities. Email applications may be missed, as the inbox is not monitored for applications.
If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at
[email protected].
Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.
