Posting Status:
Open
Posting Date:
December 5, 2025
Closing Date:
December 19, 2025
Location:
Vancouver (east side)
Start Date:
Expected Hours of Work:
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, 4 hours shifts (flexible)
Department:
129
Position Status:
Permanent Part-Time
Highlights:
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and person-centered Community Support Worker to support an individual, in living a full, connected, and meaningful life in her community. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being active in the community, is comfortable supporting a wide range of interests, and is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a great opportunity to support a vibrant and community-oriented person whose Sikh faith and cultural practices are meaningful parts of her life. She enjoys visiting local Sikh temples throughout the Lower Mainland, spending time at the gym, going shopping, dining out, and watching movies at the cinema. She also enjoys a variety of beverages—especially coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
Her musical interests range from Sikh and Hare Krishna devotional music to artists such as Akon, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, DMX, Bob Marley, Miss Pooja, and Punjabi Bhangra. When it comes to movies, she enjoys a wide variety of genres, except for horror and Harry Potter films. She follows a vegetarian lifestyle.
Support Workers will be assisting her to participate in these interests, access her community safely, and maintain routines that are meaningful to her.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide respectful, person-centered support in community settings
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Assist with planning and participating in outings such as temple visits, gym sessions, shopping, dining out, and movie outings
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Support the individual in engaging with her cultural and faith-based activities
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Encourage independence while providing guidance and safety when needed
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Assist with daily living routines as required
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Maintain clear communication and accurate documentation
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Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment
Reports to:
Program Manager
Rate of Pay:
CSW: $24.50/hour to $26.65/hour
Probation:
3 months
Driving Requirement:
Driving not required
Preferred Training or Experience:
Skills & Qualities Needed
To support me well, I really appreciate when the people around me have:
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Patience – someone who can stay calm and steady, even when I need extra reassurance.
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Strong boundaries – I do best with people who are clear, consistent, and confident in their communication.
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A sense of humor – I enjoy being around someone who can laugh, make light conversation, and bring positive energy to our time together.
Specific Training or Experience Required:
- Supporting People who get anxious
- Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.
- Assisting People to find employment or support them in the workplace
- Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Service:
Inclusion Plus
We at Spectrum Society for Community Living celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.