COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - About the role
As our Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes within their community.

You’ll encourage and empower the people we support to be independent and self‑determining and to live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety.

Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed

Interact effectively with people we support

Empower the people we support to be full citizens of their community

Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans

Foster positive relationships with persons’ family members, professionals, co‑workers, and members of the community

Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration

Excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needs

Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support on our case management database

To work in conjunction with the people we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

Qualifications and Experience

You will have Grade 12 education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care





Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates

Previous behaviour management course/training

Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members

Non‑verbal communication skills

Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s license.

Driver and Background Requirements

If driving a commercial company vehicle, a Class 4 license is required.

Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults

TB Test

Moderate computer literacy

Eligibility to work in Canada

Additional Qualifications

Education in criminology, psychology, social work, behavioural science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience supporting individuals involved with the criminal justice or forensic mental health system

Demonstrated experience liaising and collaborating with Forensic Psychiatric Services, probation offices, clinicians, and justice partners

Knowledge of risk management, safety planning, and behaviour support strategies for individuals with complex behavioural needs

Experience supporting individuals with dual diagnosis, mental challenges, or offence‑related risk factors

Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice, professional boundaries,



and maintaining safety within a staffed residential workplace

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?
PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self‑growth, and community integration.

PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn.

We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

What we offer

On‑the‑job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma‑Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re‑certification

Community involvement

An inclusive, supportive work environment

Competitive Salary $27.53 – $31.57 per hour

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package

Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms.

We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

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