Posting Status:
Open
Posting Date:
October 8, 2025
Closing Date:
October 22, 2025
Location:
Vancouver (east side)
Start Date:
Expected Hours of Work:
Saturday 4pm-9pm
Department:
26
Position Status:
Permanent Part-Time
Highlights:
This important role is about supporting a wonderful, funny man once a week. This position is great for someone who enjoys both staying in and preparing meals and going out for drives to local Vancouver landmarks and dining out at restaurants. This position, or more so the relationship that comes from this position, is an important part of supporting this person to have a well-intentioned good life.
Duties and Responsibilities:
You will meet this person at their home near 4th Avenue and Alma Street; Most evenings will involve going out for small excursions in the local neighbourhood and then being at the person’s home and preparing a meal for them. There is also some housework that will need to be tended to.
Some evenings you and the individual may go out for a drive and then dine out at a restaurant. Sometimes you may help the person to buy groceries, other times you may support them to attend social events (e.g. Potluck).
Other duties may include:
-Supporting the person to make healthy food choices.
-Providing information to the person when there are potential complex challenges.
-Communicating with a fun and supportive team.
-Supporting dignity and independence.
Reports to:
Manager
Rate of Pay:
CSW: $24.50/hour to $26.65/hour
Probation:
3 months
Driving Requirement:
Driver's license (Class 5)
Preferred Training or Experience:
We are recommending a minimum 1 year related experience working in the community living sector or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Mental health experience would be an asset.
Skill and Abilities:
– Reliable
– Calm and confident presence
– Good listener
– Demonstrated knowledge of practical skills in supporting people to observe and resolve conflicts in the community
– Mandt training (provided)
– Interest in politics and media would be an asset
– Demonstrated ability to communicate key information to team members and supervisors
– Driving is required, you will be driving the person’s vehicle
Specific Training or Experience Required:
- Supporting People who get anxious
- Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.
- Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Service:
Supported Living - RH
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.