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Position: Life Skills Instructor- Discovery Location: Newton and Community Hours: 30 Hours Salary: 26.78 to start Start Date: September 8th, 2026 We are looking for a Permanent Part-Time Community Living Worker to join our Life Skills Center team! This individual must be Passionate about working with people, Engaging, and Empathic. 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: Life Skills Assistant Managers and Community Inclusion Manager Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for a Life Skills Instructor to work in our Discovery day program providing meaningful daytime activities and life skills supports to adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for our clients. We do this by fostering independence, well-being and social participation. General Responsibilities build relationships coach and guide aid and support work as a collaborative team Program-specific Responsibilities keep notes and review progress Maintain a safe work environment for both staff and service users alike, including following and monitoring all positive behaviour support strategies as they apply to clients in service. This includes being confident and familiar with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention material. Physical Demands Of Job Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%, Bending/Crouching - 25% Cognitive Demands Of Job Independent Work - 50%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 50% Qualifications You have empathy and are self-aware Take initiative and work with integrity You have the physical ability to engage in a variety of home and community-based activities You are knowledgeable or have experience in areas of mental health and intellectual disabilities You have a valid Class 5 driver's license and are required to obtain a Class 4 driver's license within 1 year. Benefits All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Other Benefits 100% employer-paid coverage for extended health and dental Long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage Pension plan Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks Closing Date: August 14th, 2026 Internal candidates will be contacted by: August 17th, 2026

Ce que vous ferez

Provide meaningful daytime activities and life skills support to adults with developmental disabilities to foster independence and social participation. Responsibilities include maintaining progress notes and implementing positive behavior support strategies in a safe environment.

Exigences

Candidates must have experience or knowledge in mental health and intellectual disabilities and possess a valid Class 5 driver's license. Physical ability to engage in community activities and a commitment to empathy and integrity are required.

Avantages

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Extended Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage • Pension Plan • Paid Time Off

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Life Skills Instruction
• Behavioral Support
• Crisis Intervention
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Empathy
• Mental Health Support
• Intellectual Disability Support
• Case Note Documentation
• Community Inclusion

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education