Job Description

Make a difference every day. As a Community Support Worker, you'll help individuals with diverse abilities build independence, connect with their community, and live fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Support daily life skills, recreation, and social connections Encourage health, well-being, and personal growth Create and follow person-centered support plans Connect clients to community resources and opportunities Assist with errands, meals, household tasks, and transportation Provide personal care with respect and dignity

Benefits:

Extended health, dental, vision, paramedical services, life insurance, and EFAP after probation 3 weeks' vacation after 1 year, increasing with seniority Regular wage increases based on hours worked (up to Step 4) Priority consideration for internal job postings Paid training and professional development opportunities Community involvement and wellness activities Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) for eligible employees Stat holiday pay banked at 5% for unworked stat days Sick leave accrual: 1 day per month

What You Bringo Community Support Certificate (or equivalent)

At least one year of related experience, or a combination of education and training A combination of relevant education, training, and hands-on experience.

Your unique qualities:

Support and engage individuals with diverse abilities Plan and facilitate recreational and life skills activities Provide personal care with dignity and respect Respond to challenging behaviors and crises with effective interventions Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills Accurate documentation and reporting Build positive relationships with clients, families, and professionals Deliver person-centered services with professionalism and creativity

Other Musts:

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and safe driving record Own vehicle with business use and $5M third-party liability insurance (premium reimbursement provided) Willingness and physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activities, indoors and outdoors Completion of required training (provided at no cost); existing certifications are an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-R, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Anti-Bullying & Harassment Consent to Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search (cost reimbursed upon hire) Union membership (1.85% dues deducted from pay)

PROGRAM:

Community Inclusion and Skill Development

LOCATION:

Kamloops, BC

STATUS:

Part-Time

HOURS of WORK:

21 hours per week

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Friday 10-3:00 pm.

REPORTS TO:

CI & SD Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION:

$25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE:

Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER:

2025-103



Contact us at careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca 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.