Position: Personal Development Guide
Location:Ladner
Hours: Casual
Salary: $26.78
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking for a Personal Development Guide to join our Community Inclusion team! Ideally this individual must be flexible able to work independently and as part of a team self-motivated with valid drivers license.
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 2SLGBTQIA and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity respect and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description of Position:
Reporting to: Andrea DeWolff Home Share Manager
General Responsibilities:
- Develop a supportive rapport with clients in service while providing interest empathy and encouragement while working on their personal goals
- Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to co-design services that emphasize learning relationship-building community involvement and life skills tailored to each individual
- Support with functional life skills for daily living
- Able to actively seek out new community/ social/ vocational opportunities and experiences
Program-specific Responsibilities:
- Provide direct hands-on support for participants as they explore their communities and develop a sense of belonging and independence
- Be willing and able to attend the local gym exercise classes and the pool
- Willing and able to teach the navigation of public transit
Physical Demands of Job:
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25% Walking/Moving Around - 75% Sitting - 25% Time spent outside - 50%
Cognitive Demands of Job:
- Independent Work - 75% Task Memorization - 50% Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75% Writing/Reading - 50%
Qualifications:
- Valid drivers license
- Experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities.
- First Aid and Food Safe (preferred)
Benefits:
All employees regardless of benefit eligibility have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Internal candidates will be contacted by: Open until filled
Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 24 - 29