Community Support Worker - Community Inclusion Services, Casual

POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker - Community Inclusion, Casual

STATUS: Casual

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EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (BCGEU)

SALARY RANGE: $27.53-31.57/ Hourly

Inclusion Langley Society is a leading non-profit organization providing services and support to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Langley and surrounding communities. Established in 1959, the Society delivers a comprehensive range of community-based services that support over 3,000 individuals annually in achieving greater independence, inclusion and quality of life. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered support while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of our employees.

Position Overview

Inclusion Langley Society (ILS) is seeking Casual Community Support Workers to join our Community Inclusion Services team. Gain valuable experience in person-centred support while helping adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities live meaningful, and fulfilling lives.

An incumbent working within Community Inclusion will provide person-centred support to adults and seniors with intellectual disabilities in program and community settings. Day-to-day, you will support individuals to build life and social skills, pursue personal goals, participate in recreational and community activities, explore volunteer and employment opportunities, develop relationships, and increase independence and confidence. Some personal care and medication administration may be required.

You may support individuals with varied and, at times, complex support needs. You will promote dignity, rights, informed choice, self-advocacy, and inclusion while creating opportunities for meaningful participation and connection within the community.

The role requires comfort working in dynamic situations that may involve heightened stress or challenging behaviour. You will use Positive Behaviour Support strategies, trauma-informed practices, and approved de-escalation techniques to promote safety, well-being, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support participation in recreational, social, and community activities based on individual interests.
• Help individuals build friendships, social connections, and confidence in the community.
• Develop practical life skills such as shopping, budgeting, meal planning, transit use, and community safety.
• Support individuals to set and work toward personal goals and increase independence.
• Explore employment, volunteer, educational, and skill-development opportunities.
• Support communication, decision-making, informed choice, and self-advocacy.
• Plan and participate in new experiences, outings, events, and activities.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support and approved de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Document progress, participation, and changes in support needs.
• Provide individualized, community-based support to individuals with varying and complex support needs in accordance with person-centered support plans and identified goals.
• Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, and health-related needs while promoting individuals’ safety, well-being, dignity, and independence.
• Collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, community partners, and other professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Administer medications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and support plans.
• Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and a commitment to respectful, inclusive support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or a related field; A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Minimum one year of direct support experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical or behavioural needs.
• Strong understanding of community inclusion, person‑centered practices, and positive behaviour support strategies (training in behavioural intervention is an asset).
• Experience supporting individuals in community‑based settings is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional, compassionate, and calm in high‑stress situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow prescribed lifting, transferring, and behaviour support techniques.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts based on individual needs.

Additional Position Information

• Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with supported individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Shifts are primarily scheduled Monday through Friday; however, flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required based on program needs. Individual shifts are typically a minimum of six (6) hours in length.
• Shifts are typically scheduled between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle (Class 4 an asset).
• Valid Intermediate First Aid, Food Safe, MANDT certificate.
• This position requires Union Membership (BCGEU).

Why Work with ILS?

• Be part of a mission‑driven nonprofit making a real impact in the community
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to build and strengthen your skills in a complex, multi‑program organization

How to Apply

Internal Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER by accessing your ADP profile > Myself > Talent and then select Career Centre.

External Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the careers link at Inclusionlangley.com/careers.

If you are passionate about supporting others, thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, and want to make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with ILS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Máthxwi (Matsqui), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓(Kwantlen), q̓icə̓ y̓(Katzie), and Semyome (Semiahmoo) First Nations where we live, learn, work and play.