Activity Worker

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society
Location:Hope, BC
Job Type:Full-time, unionized position
Wage:$24.97 per hour — Wage Grid 8
Hours:40 hours per week
Reports to:Housing Manager
Anticipated

Start Date:

To be determined based on facility opening and operational readiness

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society provides supportive, client-centred services to individuals and families in Hope and the surrounding communities.

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and dependable
Activity Worker
to join the team at our new supportive housing facility. This position will plan and facilitate meaningful recreational, social, cultural, educational, and life-skills activities that promote client participation, connection, independence, and well-being.

The successful candidate will be comfortable building relationships with clients, adapting activities to individual needs, supporting daily living tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, educational, cultural, and life-skills activities.
• Encourage and support clients to participate in activities that promote social connection, skill development, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt established activities to meet clients’ individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds, and support needs.
• Participate in developing individual activity plans and provide feedback regarding client participation and progress.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, music, traditional food preparation, seasonal events, sports, and land-based-inspired learning.
• Deliver activities in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and respectful manner.
• Model appropriate interpersonal, social, and life skills.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, set up furnishings and equipment, and maintain an inventory of program materials.
• Observe clients and their environments and report behavioural, physical, cognitive, or safety-related changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Accompany clients on community outings, including appointments, shopping, recreational activities, and other scheduled activities.
• Respond appropriately to client feedback, questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Encourage clients to participate in activities of daily living and household responsibilities.
• Complete records and documentation, including activity statistics, participation records, progress reports, observation reports, and client activity profiles.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients’ families, community service providers, and other professionals.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and washing dishes.
• Complete limited food preparation, such as heating prepared food and making tea, coffee, toast, salads, and sandwiches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Certificate in a related human services, social services, recreation, or community‑support field.
• At least six months of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent.
• Naloxone training.

• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, professional relationships with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Strong organization, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in a client’s behaviour, functioning, health, or well‑being.
• Ability to provide clear instruction and demonstrations.
• Knowledge of recreational activities, arts and crafts, sports, and other group‑based programming.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Sound judgment, emotional patience, adaptability, and consistent attention to client safety.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position works in a structured, client-focused supportive housing…