EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and REQUIREMENTS:Community Support Certificate or equivalentOne-year recent related experience assisting persons with physical and developmental diverse abilitiesOr a combination of education, training, and experience.Valid BC Class 5 Drivers LicenseOwn vehicle with Business Use and $5 million third-party liability insurance (reimbursement is provided for increased premiums).Following training are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-R, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.Physical abilities and willingness to provide individuals with personal care, and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.Consent to Criminal Record Checks with venerable sector search (Reimbursement of related costs upon hire)This position requires Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.A safe driving recordBENEFITSCompensation: $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period.Choose how you receive your vacation and statutory holiday pay:Option 1: Receive an additional 10.6% on each paycheque in lieu of vacation and statutory holidaysOption 2: Accrue 6% vacation pay and receive paid statutory holidays5 days per year of paid sick leaveWage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority,
up until Step 4Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacanciesCommunity involvement and wellbeing activitiesFully paid training and professional development opportunitiesInterior 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 Community Support Worker assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible by creating community inclusion and life skills development opportunities. Areas of focus include:Providing support in daily life skills buildingSupporting physical, vocational, recreational, social, and emotional developmentMotivating and engaging individuals in activities that promote health and well-beingCreating person-centered plans and working within the guidelines of existing plansConnecting individuals to applicable community resourcesAssisting with shopping, errands, household cleanliness, meal planning and preparation, and transportationProviding personal care as requiredSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE,
and ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge and robust abilities to:Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and developmental diverse abilitiesProvide appropriate recreational and other activities for individualsProvide life skills support and developmentProvide personal care as requiredRecognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behavioursHandle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniquesWork independently and as a member of a teamDocument and report information in written formatManage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involvedCollaborate with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisorsProvide person-centered services in a professional and creative wayJOB NUMBER: 2026-126PROGRAM: Community Inclusion and Skill DevelopmentSTATUS: Temporary Full-TimeTERM: 12 months with the possibility of extensionHOURS of WORK: 35 hours per weekSCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pmCOMPENSATION: $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)CLOSING DATE: Posting closes when a suitable applicant is foundContact us at
[email protected] for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.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.
📌 Community Support Worker - (Kamloops)
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