Community Support Worker - Temporary FT - OO at Interior Community Services

About The Role

The Community Support Worker supports adults with diverse abilities to build independence, confidence, and quality of life through person-centred supports, meaningful activities, and community inclusion.

Working in a day program setting, you'll create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment where individuals can develop life skills, build relationships, and participate in activities both on-site and throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and support individuals to achieve their personal goals through recreational, social, and community-based activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized support plans in collaboration with individuals, families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, medication administration, and activities of daily living as needed.
• Support food preparation while promoting safe food handling practices.
• Recognize and respond to health, safety, and behavioural concerns using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Transport individuals to community activities and appointments using agency vehicles, as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the program team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $25.95–$29.76 per hour (Grid 10, as per the Collective Agreement) Additional wage increases are anticipated in the coming months and are not reflected in the salary range above.
• Extended health and dental benefits, vision care, life insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, and mor
• Option 1: Receive an additional 10.6% on each paycheque in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays
• Option 2: Accrue 6% vacation pay and receive paid statutory holidays
• 5 paid sick days per year after 90 days in the position
• Wage increases every 2,000 hours, up to Step 4
• Fully paid required training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Community involvement and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Priority consideration for future internal job opportunities
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) enrollment in accordance with BC Pension Corporation eligibility requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING, And EXPERIENCE

• Community or School Support Worker Diploma or Certificate
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience working with persons with cognitive, physical, and other diverse abilities with varying and complex needs
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence when supporting individuals with diverse abilities.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in crisis situations using de-escalation techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage time effectively.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships with colleagues, families, and community partners.
• Commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice.
• Commitment to promoting the rights, dignity, independence, and inclusion of people with diverse abilities.
• Ability to safely transport individuals using agency vehicles, including an activity bus.

Requirements

• Valid Class 4 Unrestricted DL and safe driving record (abstract)
• Applicants with a valid Class 5 Driver's License will be considered for this temporary position; however, a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License is required to be eligible for permanent opportunities in this role.
• Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-RC, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, CLBC Privacy
• Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals in wheelchairs, or walkers, lifting, transferring, using lifts appropriately, pushing, pulling, bending, and assisting clients safely in and out of vehicles, etc. (Necessary on-the-job training is provided to ensure the safety of the participant and worker.)
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
• This job requires union membership with a 1.85% union due deducted from pay.

PROGRAM: Options & Opportunities Program

LOCATION: Kamloops, BC

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time

TERM: 6 months or until the return of the employee

HOURS of WORK: 35 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, daytime schedule

REPORTS TO: O&O Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING ON: Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER: 2026-66

If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected].

Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.