The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island is looking for an energetic and creative Community Support Worker to join the team-oriented and welcoming team at the Frederic Ozanam Centre . In this role you will work in our Community Inclusion Program for adults with diverse abilities.

The Community Support

Worker position will work alongside a dedicated team of Community Support Workers assisting participants with daily living activities, including personal, social, physical, recreational, vocational, and educational needs. In this meaningful role you will utilize your robust knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the care of persons with diverse abilities and your positive and friendly attitude to support participants in helping them to achieve their life goals. This is a casual, on-call position.

The program runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, and Wednesdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Planning and preparing for participant’s program activities. Assisting participants with executing their plan, in a positive, committed, and kind manner.

Assisting clients with daily life skills, social skills and/or behaviour management. Assisting clients with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitating physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.

Providing support and feedback based on observations, to participants and/or their family.



Providing emotional support to participants and monitoring their well-being. Recognizing potential emergency situations and following established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Administering medication to clients in accordance with established policy. Providing personal care services to participants. Providing guidance and mentorship to volunteers, relief workers and practicum students such as demonstrating work procedures or equipment.

Diploma in Human/Social Services field, or a combination of education, training, and experience. A minimum of 2 years of recent related experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with participants, caregivers, and community members The Frederic Ozanam Center is under a Public Health Order (PHO).

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.

📌 Community Support Services Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Society Of Saint Vincent Depaul
📍 Victoria