Strive Living Society is looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Community Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program in Kelowna & West Kelowna.

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program provides individualized, one-to-one support to adults in their community, with a strong focus on building independence, stability, and quality of life. This role involves supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including those with complex mental health needs, behavioural challenges, and co-occurring conditions, through structured, rehabilitation-focused approaches.

SIL staff work collaboratively to implement person-centred plans that promote skill development, emotional regulation, and meaningful community inclusion

This position typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule. Available lines below:

35 hours/week: Monday–Friday, daytime hours between 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Includes an additional 4-hour house cleaning shift once per month.

18 hours/week: Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Includes an additional house cleaning shift once per month.

Why work for Strive?

- Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Paid orientations
- Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
- Employer 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 benefits




- Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
- Competitive paid annual vacation
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
- Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

Pay rate: $27.53/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

*Some advantages 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.

The ideal applicant shall possess:

- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and/or behavioural needs
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation techniques
- Ability to work independently in 1:1, community-based settings
- Comfortable navigating unpredictable situations with professionalism and composure
- Ability to encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.
- Access to computer and internet
- Proven ability to develop rapport with individuals in a variety of contexts.




- Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with their families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners
- Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Provide feedback and report back to the case management team and Program Manager
- Accept and apply feedback from team members
- Ability to practice sound judgment

Job 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 in acquiring some of these requirements):

- Class 5 BC Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract
- Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with a third-party liability of $2 million
- Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
- Positive Behaviour Management Training
- Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- MANDT Training will be offered in house
- Food Safe Certificate
- 2 professional references
- University degree or college diploma in a social science program and/or subsequent experience.
- *Other requirements which may be specific to the individual(s) served*

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our

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