Team Lead - Individualized Supports

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 Opportunity

Your role as a Community Living Counsellor, Team Lead for Individualized Supports will be to provide support to the Manager in all aspects of administration, team leadership, and home support. You will work closely with the team to provide meaningful and role-model Person-Centered Active Supports. Some of your duties can include:

• Provide support and engage individuals to live as full citizens
• Supporting the Manager with administrative and financial tasks
• Encouraging and motivating a team of Counsellors
• Supporting individuals 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
• Coaching, role-modeling and mentoring your team in appropriate support techniques

Individualized Supports are provided on a one-on-one basis (not group) and can occur in a person’s home or in the community. The type of support provided can focus on skill development, community inclusion or outreach. This service is highly individualized.

Available Positions

Position #1 - Permanent Full Time (REC-830)

• Monday to Friday - schedule is TBD
  • weekend shifts if needed

Locations: Covering the Lower Mainland - need to be comfortable with travelling throughout the region

About You

You are interested in supporting others and show an understanding of the person-centered and active support approach. Additionally, you have the following requirements:

Required:

• Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Experience high behavioural support
• Comfortable using transit systems

Assets:

• Ability to maneuver a wheel chair
• Prior paid or volunteer experience
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Mandt System
• Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
• Swimming

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

Wage: Starting at $30.70 per hour

We at Community Living Society celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

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