Community Living Services Temp Kamloops, BC $29.22 - $33.54 CAD per hour
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and REQUIREMENTS: Diploma in Human/Social Service or another related field
One (1) year of recent related experience working with adults with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental challenges
Or a combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
A safe driving record
Access to a reliable and safe vehicle
TB Testing showing free from tuberculosis
Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors. Including supporting individuals in wheelchairs, and walkers, carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, assisting clients safely in and out of bed, and bath, and using lifts, and other health equipment appropriately.
Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.
This job requires union membership with a 1.85% union due deducted from pay.
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
BENEFITS Compensation: $29:22-$33.54 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
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 6% of worked hours, to be used on unworked stat days
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
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.
ABOUT THE JOB:



The Adult Living Support Worker provides care to adults with behavioral and developmental diverse abilities in a home setting. Responds effectively to the client’s needs while carrying out behavioral plans. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborates with individuals, caregivers, and other community professionals to assess residents’ needs and develop and attain individual goals. Adjusts goals and strategies as required.
Assesses personal care and health needs and performs care as required.
Provides activities that support residents’ independence and encourage meaningful community connections.
Provides healthy meals and snacks ensuring the specific dietary needs of the individuals are met.
Manages general household chores including, meal plan and prep, shopping, laundry, yard maintenance, and basic repairs.
Administers medication following the agency procedures.
Supports residents to advocate for themselves and liaises with social workers, community resources, family, etc.
Teaches relationship-building skills while fostering self-esteem, self-advocacy, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Supports residents in managing their personal finances as needed.
Schedules appointments and transports clients using the program accessibility van. (medical, optical, and dental appointments, family visits, recreational outings, etc.)
Recognizes and responds to potential risks and emergency situations to minimize harm to clients, staff, and/or the public. Takes proactive measures to prevent potential escalations.
Manages the residential budget including clear and accurate documentation of petty cash and spending.
Maintains daily client information and activity logs.
Ensures required documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES: Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:




Work effectively with individuals with moderate to several behavioural and developmental challenges including individuals on the Autism spectrum.
Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the individual, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
Provide life skills support using a strengths-based approach
Develop and implement client-focused schedules, plans, and goal-setting methods
Work effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a team
Follow directions and implement strong critical and analytical thinking in the work applying appropriate policies and procedures
Take initiative, notice what needs to be done in the program, and follow through
Provide explicit and accurate written documentation
Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning.
Cook healthy, nutritional meals
JOB NUMBER: 2026-98
STATUS: Part-Time
TERM: 3 months, or until return of incumbent
HOURS of WORK: 28.07 hours per week on average
SCHEDULE: 4 days on-4 days off rotation, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM Awake Overnight Shift
COMPENSATION: $29.22-$33.54 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Position closes when a suitable candidate is found
Applications received after this deadline will still be accepted but will lose internal applicant priority. Email applications will not be accepted.
If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected].
ICS 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.

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📌 Adult Living Support Worker (2026-98) (British Columbia)
🏢 Collage
📍 British Columbia