Community Living Counsellor - Day Supports Job Category : Counsellor
Requisition Number : COMMU001496
Full-Time
Rate : $26.35 CAD per hour
Locations Showing 1 location
Day Programs
Surrey, BC, CAN
Travel Required : No
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 to for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new 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)
Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression
Day Supports is a service that is designed for people who require ongoing support to participate in community. People are supported to have a meaningful and purposeful day, based on the their goals and preferences of activities. Activities may include volunteering,



social/recreational opportunities or learning a new skill.
Available Position Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-860)
Monday 8:30am to 2:30pm or 11am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am to 2:30pm or 11am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am to 2:30pm or 11am to 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm or 11am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm or 11am to 5:00pm
*Monthly Staff Meetings 3pm-5pm
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: First Aid and CPR Certificate
Explicit criminal record (paid by CLS)
Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
Ability to swim
Assets: Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
Experience high behavioral support
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
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
Interesting 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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Community Living Counsellor - Day Supports (British Columbia)
🏢 Community Living Society
📍 British Columbia