SIL One; Temporary Community Support Worker

2025-33: SIL One (1) Temporary Community Support Worker

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is a non‑profit agency committed to providing quality support to adults with developmental disabilities in Fort St. John and the District since 1960. As a CARF accredited agency, FSJACL boasts a professional staff team of over 80 employees dedicated to offering quality services and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Collaboration with community partners is integral to achieving the organization’s vision of inclusion for all.

• Organize service hours based on individuals’ wants and needs, accommodating their preferred times for support.
• Support individuals in self‑determination and safety skills within the community.
• Enhance the quality of life by promoting health, choice, skill‑building, and community inclusion.

• Service Coordination
  • Collaborate with individuals to organize service hours according to their preferences.
  • Ensure flexibility in scheduling to meet diverse needs.
• Support in Self‑Determination and Safety
  • Assist individuals in developing and strengthening self‑determination skills.
  • Provide guidance and support for safety skills within the community.
• Quality of Life Enhancement
  • Foster a supportive environment that promotes health and choice.
  • Facilitate skill‑building activities to empower individuals.
• Community Inclusion
  • Plan and engage individuals in activities that encourage community participation.
  • Promote a sense of belonging and inclusion within the community.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem‑solving skills.
• Time management and flexibility with service times.
• Initiative and trustworthy.
• Ability to lead and teach.

• Class 5 Driver’s license and reliable vehicle (compensated for personal vehicle use as per the Collective Agreement).
• Ability to pass a criminal record check.
• Outgoing and creative personality.
• Computer and documentation skills, including writing, completing logs, and creating overviews.
• Comfortable dealing with varying degrees of individual needs and abilities.
• Union membership is required for this position.

• Flexible schedule, rotating between days and evenings, weekdays and weekends; 37.5 hours per week.
• Temporary position.
• BCGEU unionized position, grid level 10.
• Salary: $25.95 – $29.76 per hour, based on seniority or equivalent experience.

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Application will close January 6, 2026.