behavioral consultant

employment specialist

support worker

community care worker

facilitator

posAbilities Association of British Columbia

PosAbilities boasts a remarkably low turnover rate, reflecting the high level of job satisfaction among its employees. The organization provides a wealth of resources, along with a supportive team of dedicated colleagues who are always willing to offer guidance and assistance when challenges arise. The staff are compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making a difference.

There are ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development, allowing employees to expand their expertise in various ways. Regular monthly check-ins provide a platform for staff to address challenges, access valuable resources, and collaborate on strategies for effective behavior support, particularly in complex cases.

The work itself is deeply rewarding, offering a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals served. With its supportive environment, abundant resources, and strong commitment to employee development, I highly recommend PosAbilities as an excellent place to work.

Some houses are run well and decent to work in. Others, the clients are hardly allowed to move. They aren't invited to help with their meal prep, cleaning, etc. even though they are capable.
Many clients are on a lot of sedative medication. 
One of the most difficult parts of the job is staff shortages. One house I worked in had 3 staff for 3 clients, but often there was only one staff, high behavior needs, choking hazards, peri care .. occasionally management would bring in a box of dollar store chocolates as a thank you.. wonder where the extra money from the lack of staff(abuse) is going.

Workplace culture is stressed.

Management will target and bully people while neglecting issues that are more difficult to tackle.

When you work forced overtime you often have to fight to be paid for it.

The most enjoyable part of the job is when you actually get to do something enjoyable for the clients.

It's literally us (aka frontline staff) vs management on all levels, which just lacks logic in my opinion. Management are petty at times, some lack the ability to actually hold just a basic, professional conversation - they opt to throw their weight around, talk agressively over the staff member, essentially brushing off their mistakes and haul front line staff onto the carpet for the most ridiculous scenarios. 

And the payroll mistakes: they will short your pay and when the mistake is found by the staff member, they're told (referring to the union book when it serves them, ignoring it when it doesn't work in their favour) that it's the staff members fault for not double checking the shift / payment information into their system - legitimately this is my personal experience on multiple  occassions this year alone and it's only august!  Watch your $$$$ if you opt to work for these "people". 

If you enjoy going to work to truly make a difference in the community and having variety in your job, then you will love working for posAbilities.
It's not easy to please everyone but this organization goes out of their way to ensure all staff is heard about what's working and what's not. 
A typical day at the employment service can look like, meeting with individuals to explore their interests, skills, and abilities. Creating resumes, doing mock interviews, exploring job opportunities and supporting someone at their job. Its a lot of juggling but if you like variety, problem-solving and assisting someone to have purpose in their day, and the job they always wanted then you will love working at posAbilities Employment Service. We have a relaxed but professional and supportive staff team.

Each work day is different. At day program, I usually start out by reading the comm. book and greeting individuals as they come in. We tend to toileting needs and generally go on an outing. I often help people to have their lunch. While we are out, I encourage clients to participate in whatever activity we are doing. If we are at day program all day, I'll assist folks with crafts, reading, music, playing games etc.
I've learned to ask for help instead of taking on too much work.
Management is very approachable and easy to get a hold of.
My co-workers are generally very compassionate and helpful to clients and staff.
The hardest part of the job is having people not engage in certain activities because of a lack of funding or accessibility.
I really enjoy celebrating successes with clients!

As a long term employee for almost 20 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in different sevice streams  of posAbilities (ie. community inclusion, life skills, residential) and in different positions., prog locations. There is opportunity for advancement if staff build their skills, and communicate their career development goals. I find supporting persons served to be actively involved in their day, build skills/ community connections, and try new things rewarding both for them & myself. Management truely cares about persons served and staff, are willing to listen and work collaboratively to provide the best.

Zero job security. Certain team managers are misogynistic, prejudiced, use intimidation tactics, and abuse their positions. Requests to improve lives of persons served get blatantly neglected and passed off. There are some genuinely wonderful people employed here, but they're drowning in a sea of poor management and disorganized houses. If you have any self-worth don't bother applying, because watching the people you care about/for have their quality of life diminished over political and bureaucratic nonsense, will strip you of your love of the job.

Imagine a workplace where the management longs to conspire with brown-nosing line staff, and pits staff against each other like dog fights. Do you like gossip and constant drama? If so, you may have found what you're looking for. A place where you're treated like a slave, bullied, insulted, and infantilized. The entire image of the company is an illusion to attract new potential contracts. No care in the world about the actual clients.

Every day is different, as it often depends if the client is having a good day, this will determine what activities will be scheduled for that days outing. Management and co-workers are very supportive. Hardest part of the job is not always having enough time to fit in everything that you hope to do in a shift. Most enjoyable part of the job is getting to support individuals who otherwise would not be able to take part in the community. The job is very rewarding indeed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexibility to apply to work  to different programs 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes short of staff   Specially  when staff call in sick 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is good and over the years I saw respectful environment at the work place by staff and  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is mostly relaxing  and fun to work at possibilities

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Behavioral consultant 1 salary reported	$44.54 per hour
Employment specialist 4 salaries reported	$33.77 per hour
Support worker 2 salaries reported	$25.95 per hour
Community care worker 6 salaries reported	$25.95 per hour
Facilitator 4 salaries reported	$28.41 per hour

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