Life Skills Instructor; Casual; Discovery & Enrichment Day Program
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Newton and Cloverdale
Hours:
Casual
Start Date:
September 14th, 2026
We are looking for a Life Skills Instructor to join our Sources Community Living Services team! This individual must be passionate about working with people, engaging, and empathetic.
About Sources:
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2
SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcome to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description of Position:
Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for a Life Skills Instructor to develop and deliver meaningful daytime activities that offer opportunities for individuals to increase independence, participate in new experiences and build life skills. You will be responsible for supporting individuals both in group settings and independently, based on the personalized plan required.
These programs support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health-related needs. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for our clients. We do this by fostering independence, well-being, and social participation.
Reporting to: Life Skills Assistant Managers and Program Coordinators
General Responsibilities:
Build relationships
Coach and guide
Aid and support
Work as a collaborative team
Program-specific Responsibilities:
Keep notes and review progress
Plan and implement group and individual programming
Maintain a safe work environment for both staff and service users alike, including following and monitoring all positive behaviour support strategies as they apply to clients in service. This includes being confident and familiar with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention material.
Physical Demands of Job:
* may vary based on client needs
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%, Bending/Crouching - 25%
Cognitive Demands of Job:
Qualifications:
You have a valid Class 5 or higher BC driver's license
You have a clear driver's abstract
You are knowledgeable or have experience in areas of mental health and intellectual disabilities
Able to commit to a minimum of one shift per week
Person-centred approach and advocacy
Take initiative and work with integrity
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
You have the physical ability to engage in a variety of home and community-based activities
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Closing Date:
September 3rd, 2026, or until filled
Internal candidates will be contacted by September 6th, 2026
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