Posted 22 days ago
Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes
@ Community Living Society
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Community Living Society is hiring a part-time community living counsellor for its staffed homes, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role covers home support, personal care and community outings, with shifts on Monday, Thursday and Sunday, starting at $26.35 per hour.
Pay:
From $26.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support adults with developmental disabilities toward life goals
- Provide personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Lead community outings, volunteering and paid employment activities
- Maintain records of daily activities and goal progression
Requirements summary:
- Class 5 driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- Clear criminal record
- Reliable vehicle
- Experience with high medical needs is an asset
- Knowledge of person-centred active supports is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Mandt System |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Community Living Society
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Full company description
The Community Living Society (CLS) believes that all people have the ability and the right to fully participate in, and contribute to, their communities. To that end, CLS has committed itself to working with individuals with disability and their families to design the type and amount of support needed to help them increase their independence and realize their dreams. The CLS supports are intended to complement – not replace – the natural supports provided by family, friends and the community. Our CLS support team acts as a bridge for people with disability to make new friends, learn the skills needed to get meaningful work, live more independently and achieve personal goals. Founded in the late 1970s by family members of children with disability, the CLS combines the values, leadership and advocacy of our past, with innovative and individual approaches to providing residential and community inclusion support services.
- LinkedIn followers
- 731
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 230
- Reported office locations
- 7th Floor-713 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Community Living Society
- Community Living Society (CLS)
- Specialties
- Vocational Programs
- Individualized Supports
- Community Inclusion
- and Residential Programs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The Community Living Society (CLS) believes that all people have the ability and the right to fully participate in, and contribute to, their communities. To that end, CLS has committed itself to working with individuals with disability and their families to design the type and amount of support needed to help them increase their independence and realize their dreams. The CLS supports are intended to complement…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New Westminster, BC |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | Vocational ProgramsIndividualized SupportsCommunity Inclusionand Residential Programs |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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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 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 to 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. 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
Available Positions
Position #1 - Temporary Part Time (REC-905)
- Monday 9am to 9pm
- Thursday 9am to 3pm
- Sunday 9am to 8pm
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:
| Assets:
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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 $26.35 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.
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