Job Posting 94543

Facilitator (Social Worker)
Community Living British Columbia
Thompson & Okanagan
Kelowna, BC, Canada
closes in 9 days (Thu, 8 Jun)
part time  •  $29,644 to $37,942 annually

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If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

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.

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

The Role

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Possession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required. Use of own vehicle on expenses.

Benefits You will receive a comprehensive benefits package.

  • 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!

Hybrid work Combines on-site office work with flexibility to work from home within BC after passing a 6 month probationary period.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel within the region may be required for this role.

Additional Info
Team: Local
Status/Term: Regular/Part-time (35 Hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $29,644 to $37,942 annually

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Apply now! Submit an online application to the attention of Jaimie Willows. Applications received by other means will not be considered.

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.

CLBC is committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought. We welcome candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from equity-seeking groups such as women, persons with diverse ethnic, racial or Indigenous backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation, and persons with a disability. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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