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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Status/Term: Regular, Full-time
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $71,772 to $76,071 annually
Team:NTC2 - Thompson Cariboo 2
Location: Kamloops (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact CLBCPeopleS at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity:

As a Facilitator at CLBC, you will represent CLBC as the primary contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This includes

• Confirming eligibility for CLBC-funded services
• Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal support, and CLBC-funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of funding
• Providing information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, peer and family support services available
• Responding to crisis situations and resolving problems
• Coordinating services
• Creating and implementing individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguards
• Assist individuals and families to connect to their community to build on the strengths and assets of the individual
• Assist the individual and their family in identifying the activities and resources required to reach their goals, by supporting the individual to explore their capacity and enhance their ability to make informed decisions

What you will bring:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degree
• Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families
• An equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered

We are also looking for the ability to:

• Understand and apply person-centred planning, goal-based planning and community engagement processes;
• Apply appropriate analytical, problem-solving, and judgement to the development and implementation of plans
• Work with individuals and families to identify required supports without imposing personal or professional bias
• Identify community resources and participate in, develop and enhance partnerships and links with community stakeholders
• Research, record and share information relating to generic services and informal community supports
• Resolve conflict with a wide range of stakeholders
• Contribute to the stewardship of finances and other resources
• Effectively represent CLBC in the community, exercising tact and diplomacy

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info

• Possession of a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required
  
• Travel as required throughout the region - occasional overnight travel required
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established