Job Title: Community Resource Worker - Outreach
Location:Penticton
Employment Type: Regular Full time Union

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Hours:37.5 hours/week.

Schedule:

- Sun: 9.00am-4.30pm
- Monday: 9.00am-4.30pm
- Tues: 11.30am -7.00pm
- Wed: 11.30am -7.00pm
- Thurs: 11.30am -7.00pm
- Fri: OFF
- Sat: OFF

Job Summary

Community Resource Worker - Outreach plays an key role in supporting individuals to live as independently as possible in their homes and community. This position involves assessment and goal planning, provides skill-building support, promotes safety and well-being, and works closely with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Support

- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and development of Individual Service Plans.
- Document, implement, and provide input into program evaluations.
- Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting difficulties.
- Contribute to the evaluation of participants’ progress and prepare accurate reports.

Daily Living & Community Skill Support

- Support participants to increase independence in their homes and communities.
- Assist with daily living skills, social development, and behavior management strategies.
- Provide life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills, and personal finance.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
- Perform specialized care tasks as required (e.g., gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy management, suction, and bowel management).
- Teach and assist with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, and pet care.
- Facilitate physical, recreational, educational, social,



and vocational activities.

Health & Safety

- Respond promptly to emergencies, including situations involving potential aggression, ensuring safety for all.
- Report concerns the supervisor as required.
- Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies
- Ensure proper infection control and sanitation practices in all environments.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all environments.

Monitoring & Communication

- Review and evaluate participants’ progress and adjust programs as needed.
- Provide ongoing support and constructive feedback to participants and families.
- Accompany or transport clients to appointments, shopping trips, and leisure activities.
- Prepare accurate written and verbal reports detailing daily activities, progress, and required documentation.

Community Connections & Transportation

- Identify community resources that meet participants’ social, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational needs.
- Advocate for participants by liaising with community agencies and professionals to access necessary resources.
- Maintain positive relationships with other agencies, professionals, government representatives, and community members.
- Accompany or transport clients to appointments, shopping trips, and leisure activities; operate vehicles safely and responsibly.

Household Maintenance

- Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties in supportive living environments, including laundry, sweeping, mopping, lawn care, inventory, shopping, and cleaning equipment.

Other

- Perform other related duties as required.

Education & Experience

- Certificate in a related human or social services field.
- One (1) year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Requirements

1. Class 5 Driver’s License (may be required to o

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