07 Sep
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Strive Living Society
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Vancouver
07 Sep
Strive Living Society
Vancouver
Recreation & Outreach Facilitator (Casual)Job Category: Day Program Support ServicesRequisition Number: RECRE002468Posted : August 21, 2026Part-TimeOn-siteLocationsShowing 1 locationDescriptionAre you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in Social Services and Community Living?Strive Centre Vancouver is currently looking for Recreation & Outreach Facilitators (Casual/On-call) who can fill shifts that are not covered. Shifts will occur between Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm .The position entails working within Strive Centre's recreation and outreach team, supporting Adults with Developmental, Concurrent Disorders, FASD, Autism, ABI and mental health issues, in a group and one-to-one capacity. The successful candidate would share their time between making connections in the community and linking participants to those connections as well as assisting individuals in the community and in their homes, to work towards their goals, teaching life skills, community integration and social skills.Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion support to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the Lower Mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!Why work for Strive?Employer paid Criminal Record Check ClearancePaid orientationsPaid trainings and professional developmentEmployer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision,
etc *Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefitsReimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)Competitive paid annual vacationGenerous statutory holiday payFlexible schedules to accommodate work/life balanceInclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrationsHealth and wellness activities and incentivesMilestone rewardsOngoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growthPay rate: $25.95/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.Job Skills & Abilities:Awareness of and respect for the human rights of persons-in careDemonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals, injuries,
and/or complex health care needsDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with individuals with disabilitiesKnowledge of community resourcesInterpersonal, leadership and team building skills; take direction and accept constructive criticismRespect for professional boundariesAbility to work independently, take initiative and is self-motivatedOrganization and time management abilities. Meets deadlines and prioritizes workload.Oral and written communication skillsAbility to act in accordance with established policies and procedures in the event of emergenciesFamiliarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft OfficeThe ability to accept change and adapt to a variety of assignmentsJob qualifications include (if you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able to assist you to acquire some of these requirements)Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of JusticePhysical ability to perform the duties of the positionEligibility to work in CanadaFirst Aid and CPR CertificateMANDT Training will be offered in-houseFood Protected Certificate2 professional references*Other requirements which may be specific to the individual(s) served**without precedence and without prejudice*We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
📌 Recreation & Outreach Facilitator (Casual) (Vancouver)
🏢 Strive Living Society
📍 Vancouver