Community Support Worker, Temp Part Time

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee‑owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends. As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800‑plus employee‑owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community‑based services each year, walking alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $70 million.

The Community Support Worker identifies and provides specialized supports and interventions for persons with developmental disabilities, FAS/FAE and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder in an accredited agency. Supports and instruction focus on community inclusion skill development, social network and employment skills. The position provides services to clients within the new Surrey‑based Community Based Community Inclusion program, Bloom.

One (1) temporary part‑time position working 37.5 hours per week:
Monday through Friday 08:30–16:00. The duration of this position is dependent on the incumbent.

• Initiate contact with referred individuals, assist the manager with intake procedures, assess suitability for services, and formulate service plans.
• Make referrals to other programs, agencies and community resources as appropriate.
• Assist individuals to plan goals and provide support in accessing community, skill development, employment, guidance and emotional support; monitor well‑being and provide feedback and support to families of clients and other stakeholders.
• Recognize and analyze potential emergency situations and develop strategies to deal with them, utilizing knowledge of developmental disabilities, FAS/FAE and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder; develop service plans and front‑line instruction around crisis management, problem solving and community‑based instruction.
• Develop the individual’s network of community resources, including natural supports, to increase support opportunities for community inclusion.
• Help individuals access resources in the community and provide referrals to services.
• Assist individuals to obtain volunteer placements or employment, directly or by coordinating with other agencies.
• Support individuals who are active in addiction, unhoused or transient individuals with complex needs and who may have many barriers.
• Provide services to individuals who may require support with ADLs, medication administration and other health‑related needs.
• Provide information that helps individuals make better‑informed choices.
• Advocate for the individuals and assist them in self‑advocacy.
• Review individuals’ progress and report on daily activities and progress.
• Liaise with other agencies, professionals, Ministry staff and the community.
• Develop personalized service plans that are person‑centered and comprehensive in line with Dr Shalock’s Quality of Life Indicators.
• Think outside the box for possible solutions and available resources.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, provide a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter; checks vary by province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

• A degree, diploma or certificate in humanities, social work or a related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one year experience working with persons with a developmental disability and multiple complex needs.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and current driver’s abstract (hiring subject to abstract review).
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (e.g., MANDT) or ability to obtain…