Position: Community Living Worker – Temporary Full time for 3 months with the possibility of extension

Location: Cedar Grove 9142 212 A Place, Langley

Hours: 40 hours per week, Friday-Tuesday 11am - 7pm

Salary: $25.95

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Community Living Worker to join our Sources Community Living Services team! This individual must be passionate about working with people, engaging, and empathic.

About Sources:
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:
Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for our residential program in Delta. This program supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health related needs. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for our clients. We do this by fostering independence, well-being, and social participation.

Reporting to: Cedar Grove House Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships.
• Coaching life skills.
• Assist to design and implement person centred support plans.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and diet planning.
• Medication administration.
• Document and report activities.
• Transport individuals.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with medical and dental appointments.
• Liaise with various stakeholders.
• Support in crisis management.
• Follow and assist to maintain budgets.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, collective agreement provisions, and other mandatory regulations.
• Other tasks as necessary to service delivery.

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 50%, Recreational Activities - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 50%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25%

Qualification Assets:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in social services or equivalent.
• Experience working in the field of social services, mental health, or equivalent.
• Physically able to engage in various support and community-based activities.
• Empathy and good emotional intelligence.
• Work with initiative and integrity.

Qualification Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Clear criminal record check

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Benefits:
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: Until Filled