Position Title: Part-Time Community Support Worker - 20 hours a week
Reports to: Service Coordinator
Location: Kamloops, BC
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential assistance to an individual within their own home and community. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for a man with diverse abilities by fostering independence, dignity, and meaningful connections.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be patient, calm, and confident when supporting someone who may become reactive or overwhelmed.
- Be comfortable following structured routines and support plans.
- Demonstrate strong boundary‑setting skills and the ability to remain steady during challenging moments.
- Bring a positive, encouraging attitude that helps the individual feel safe, understood, and motivated.
- Support social engagement, healthy routines, and meaningful community participation.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting someone in building confidence, developing coping strategies, and navigating daily life with compassion and respect.
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: 20 hours a week: monday to Friday 9am to 1pm. This is a set schedule, however it may be adjusted as needed to best support the individual.
Work Environment: The Support Worker will support the individual with, maintaining relationships, attending appointments, completing personal chores, personal care and preparing meals.
Vehicle Use: The Community Support Worker will use their personal vehicle to transport the person served and will be reimbursed $0.67/km for using their personal vehicle.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Responding calmly and consistently during moments of reactivity
- Following support plans and established boundaries
- Encouraging participation in community activities and social opportunities
- Supporting healthy routines, physical activity, and daily structure
- Assisting with household tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Providing guidance and reassurance during challenging interactions
- Modeling respectful communication, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
- Supporting the development of meaningful social connections
- Presenting the individual positively within the community
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong crisis management skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities when navigating complex social dynamics
- Confidence in setting boundaries and handling challenging or reactive behaviours
- Dedication to promoting personal growth and modeling healthy coping skills
- Strong conflict resolution and debriefing abilities, with a focus on teaching constructive strategies
- Ability to navigate personal criticism from the individual without taking it personally
- Strong organizational skills to balance multiple responsibilities effectively
- Enthusiastic, creative, outgoing, and motivational personality that inspires engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse situations
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability to team and support plans
- Capacity to encourage and support the performance of desired behaviours through positive reinforcement
- Resilience and patience when supporting an individual who may lack coping skills, serving as a role model for self-regulation and respectful communication
Job Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License and safe driving history.
- Experience working with an individual with challenging behaviours
- Previous experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities in a home care settings is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supported individuals and their families.
- Valid First Aid Certificate *Can be obtained during training period*
- Criminal Record Clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Act (processed by the Criminal Record Review Program once an offer of employment is accepted )
- Medical clearance form completed by physician.
- TB test (to be completed within probationary period).
- Compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
Why work for It's My Life Kamloops Society?
- Employer dedication to employee satisfaction and wellbeing
- Paid orientations and extensive hands on training
- Paid training and professional development (CPR, Mandt, etc.)
- Payment of course fees for First Aid Certification renewals and wages for attending the course (if First Aid Certification expires while employed)
- Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Meals and expenses are covered when outings involve
- Inclusive and diverse environment
- Ongoing mentorship, support and training to promote employee success and achievement
We look forward to reviewing all qualified applications. Be sure to review all job requirements and scheduling requirements before applying.
Only candidates selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.
Thank you for your application!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle that can be used for work?
- Is your availability restricted by a study permit? Do you anticipate any changes in the coming months?
- Do you have a valid BC driver’s licence and the ability to drive alone for work‑related duties (e.g., transporting Individuals, running errands, or attending appointments)?
- Are you available for the set schedule (Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm)?
- Do you have experience supporting individuals who may become reactive, overwhelmed, or frustrated?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
