Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes
Job Category: Counsellor

Requisition Number: COMMU001481

Posted : July 9, 2026

Full-Time

Rate : $26.35 CAD per hour

Locations
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B, CAN

Travel Required : Yes

Description
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 for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn recent 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 - Permanent Full Time (REC-826)

Monday 7am - 8pm

Tuesday 3pm - 8pm

Saturday 7am - 2:30pm

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:

Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)

Access to a reliable vehicle

Assets:

Experience high behavioural support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports

Capability of supporting on extended walks or hikes

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

Engaging and relevant training opportunities

Meaningful rewards and recognition

Wage: Starting at $26.35 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.

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📌 Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes (British Columbia)
🏢 Community Living Society
📍 British Columbia