Community Support Worker

Westcoast Community Resources Society is a charitable organization which shares the community’s vision that every member’s well-being is ensured. We have a number of ministry funded programs providing free and confidential services to community members on the west coast. The Community Support Worker is responsible for the creation of integrated leisure opportunities designed to support clients with developmental disability and to assist them in developing to the fullest extent of their abilities. The Worker will schedule activities that increase community participation and will facilitate the development of strong personal networks, peer support and mentorship, community awareness and safety skills for individuals. They will build and maintain a warm and friendly working relationship based on cooperation with participants, co-workers, family/caregivers and others in the community.

This is a client-led contract to provide community inclusion support to Community Living BC (CLBC) client. Hours are negotiated based on client needs and are minimum 3 hours per shift. Work involves direct client support to develop life skills and social integration, or as directed by CLBC assessment. Work may occur in the client’s home or in the community. This position requires union membership.