Job Description

Position Type:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible schedule with some evening and weekend work)

Position Term: August 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026 with possibility of extension

Location:

Primarily Vancouver with some work within the Lower Mainland area, BC

Compensation:

From$29.17 per hour - as per Community Living Collective Agreement. + health and dental benefits upon successful completion of your probationary period (3 months).

About

pos

Abilities:

pos

Abilities provides a broad range of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. We currently serve more than 1,200 children and adults in Metro Vancouver and other parts of BC. Our organization is a place where inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are integral to our culture and operations. Our goal is to support every person in presenting their true self within the communities where they live and work.

About the Position:

Journey Facilitators work alongside individuals through a deep-dive discovery that explores identity, motivations, gifts, and goals. To offer guidance to individuals in navigating which of the outreach services offered by pos

Abilities is the right fit for their future goals. To provide ongoing case management throughout individual service journey.

About YOU:

Well-developed interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to the Association's Code of Ethics, Values and Mission Working knowledge of information technology Strong administrative skills Good organization and time management skills Knowledge of the needs of youth in transition and adults with developmental disabilities Familiarity of Association and local community resources and services

You MUST have the following:

Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum two years of experience working in a highly collaborative environment and with multi-stakeholder groups Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse and unique communication styles Class 5 driver's license, acceptable driving record Reliable car as required and $3,000,000 insurance liability Current Emergency 1st Aid and CPR Current TB test Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults - clearance

YOUR

Typical Responsibilities:

Facilitates a service journey experience from a person-centered approach, with an emphasis on self-determination, identity, values, and individuality. Works alongside participants to inspire and motivate them throughout a facilitated self-exploration, contributing to the co-design of their action plans outlining their goals, especially their ability to choose fuller and meaningful lives. Uses discovery tools to initiate conversations and understanding around service options, providing the participant with information to make informed decisions about the service journey. Builds the competencies and confidence of participants to self-initiate around the journey inward, including spirituality, philosophy and identity, and to reflect on the sort of life they want to live. Implements the strategies, principles and frameworks for Explore within the Association. Provides information on all services offered by the Association to participants and other stakeholders. Coordinates, designs, monitors and plans service journeys based on desired individual outcomes with practice support from the Journey Coordinator. Responsible for fostering and coordinating communication with participants, their networks, stakeholders, and other Association services. This involves convening regularly throughout participants' service journeys, including roundtables, introductory meetings, and ongoing updates. Seeks and mobilizes resources/partnerships/community assets to support the needs of individuals throughout their Explore journey. Collaborates with participants, their networks, and other Association services to address any issues that arise during their service journey with support from the Journey Coordinator. Monitors, adapts and troubleshoots service journeys with practice support from the Journey Coordinator. Liaises and works alongside professionals & staff who are involved in individuals' service journeys. Inputs data in a timely manner and ensures that it is accurate and current including participant information on the database. Completes all required documentation and reporting. Participates in meetings with other stakeholders with direction from the Journey Coordinator. Manages a caseload and monitors the number of participants including the intensity of support known for each participant. Informs the Journey Coordinator when there is capacity for additional referrals. Responsible for creating and prioritizing their daily schedule informed by participant and service needs. Provides opportunities for staff within the Association and other stakeholders to understand the frameworks and principles of the Explore model of service in order to facilitate a cohesive network of support. Facilitates workshops for posAbilities staff on adapted Explore curriculum. Facilitates monthly workshops for Explore participants to engage in further discussion around some of the topics or themes present in their service journeys (e.g. self-determination, identity). Customizes discovery tools and activities to respond to individual learning and communication styles. Contributes to the development of discovery tools for participants, new methods of practice, and system improvements. Contributes to the development of curriculum for Explore participant workshops as well as the adaptation of curriculum to be used more broadly. Participates in collaborative meetings with other agencies that have wraparound service models to discuss practice and shared touchpoints. Identifies potential areas for policy, procedural or structural changes within the service delivery system and relays this information to the Journey Coordinator. Participates in the development, implementation and analysis of service evaluation and impact. May represent the Association at a professional and community level (e.g. committees) and participates in the organization's special events and marketing. Collects participant and natural support stories to reflect significant changes in individuals' lives as impacted by service journeys within Explore Participates in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including safety and emergency procedures, in order to provide a safe environment. Reports all barriers and concerns to the Journey Coordinator. Participates in training and professional development opportunities. Performs other duties as required.

YOUR Application:

Please apply with your resume via our website at www.posAbilities.ca/careers or via email at careers@posAbilities.ca .

At pos

Abilities we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment, and we actively seek to identify, eliminate and prevent barriers to employment, including those that may be within our hiring process. We recognize that individuals may require accommodations to fully participate in our hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation at any stage of the process, please feel free to reach out to us at careers@posabilities.ca for further assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $29.17 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Vision care
Work Location: In person