Community Support Worker - Kelowna

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

The Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) is an individualized program that supports participants to achieve their identified personal goals with one‑to‑one assistance. SIL supports adults with various abilities both in their homes and local community. SIL workers are able to follow rehabilitation intensive programs, to ensure the individual is working towards maximum independence. Some of the tailored supports SIL provides fall under these broad categories : skill development, community Integration : social, recreation and leisure programs, outreach and more.

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

$25.95 / hour

The ideal applicant shall possess :

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) :

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

NO COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED

Strive is a non‑profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”

Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”

Strive offers fully paid benefits benefits

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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