Community Support Worker

Strive Living Society is looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as  Community Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program in Kelowna & West Kelowna.

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program provides individualized,  one-to-one support to adults in their community,  with a strong focus on building independence, stability, and quality of life. This role involves supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including those with  complex mental health needs, behavioural challenges, and co-occurring conditions , through structured, rehabilitation-focused approaches.

SIL staff work collaboratively to implement person-centred plans that promote skill development, emotional regulation, and meaningful community inclusion

This position typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule. We're looking for casual and part-time workers.

Available lines: 18 hours/week:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Includes an additional house cleaning shift once per month.

Why work for Strive?

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance

Paid orientations

Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development

Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.
* Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage
* Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
* Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits

Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)

Competitive paid annual vacation

Generous statutory holiday pay

Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance

Inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations

Health and wellness activities and incentives

Milestone rewards

Access to community member discounts

Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

Pay rate: $27.53/hour
* plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

* Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

The ideal applicant shall possess:

Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and/or behavioural needs

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation techniques

Ability to work independently in 1:1, community-based settings

Comfortable navigating unpredictable situations with professionalism and composure

Ability to encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.

Access to computer and internet

Proven ability to develop rapport with individuals in a variety of contexts.

Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with their families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners

Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment

Provide feedback and report back to the case management team and Program Manager

Accept and apply feedback from team members

Ability to practice sound judgement

Job qualifications include (if you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able to assist you in acquiring some of these requirements):

Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract

Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with a third-party liability of $2 million

Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)

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