Counsellor Rover

About Us

The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization which since 1978 has been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live full, productive, and meaningful lives. We are leaders in providing quality Person Centred support through our residential, individualized and community based supports so that people can reach their greatest potential. We have over 500 employees and work with over 400 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland.

About the Rover position

The Rover is a role designed to support our community inclusion programs. This Permanent Full-Time position is suitable for candidates who would thrive on the challenge of supporting individuals in a variety of programs across a specific region within the Lower Mainland. The specific regions listed below:

• Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack

About the Opportunity

Your role as a support worker will be providing support and actively engaging a supported individual to live a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. You are a motivated and outgoing person with a passion for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment and more. You are comfortable working in any location and providing support to a variety of individuals. While the assignments will be short term in duration, it is expected that the Rover will provide a high quality of support.

Some of your duties can include:

• Providing individuals support with various life goals.
• Home support duties (including, but not limited to personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation and light housekeeping)
• Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment, and leisure activities).
• Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression.
• Providing personal care will be required.

About You

You have a minimum of 2 years experience supporting individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Experience with all types of support e.g. Staffed Homes, Individualized Support, Day Programs, is preferred. You show an understanding of the person-centered and active support approach. Additionally, you have the following requirements:

• Class 4 driver’s license or a commitment to obtain one within 6 months.
• Access to a vehicle.
• Travel within the region will be required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
• Clean driver’s abstract

Assets:

• Prior paid or volunteer experience
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Mandt System® Training

Our Commitment to You

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in CLS over the long term. Our progressive and unique culture sets us apart and provides:

• Various internal leadership and development opportunities
• Interesting and relevant training opportunities
• Meaningful rewards and recognition

Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours minimum. Various shifts (day, evening and overnight shifts during the week and weekends)

Wage: Starting at $26.25 per hour

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