Community Support Worker

Summerland - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community Support Worker

Date Posted: December 5 2025

Competition Number: 199-25/26

Location: Summerland BC

BGC Okanagan is seeking Community Support Worker to plan implement and evaluate group programs for children and youth with diverse abilities. Using a strengths-based approach you will help participants achieve their goals through meaningful engagement and personal growth.

Our CYSN (Children and Youth with Support Needs) programs provide a safe inclusive space for ages 618 to learn connect and develop essential life skills.

Heres what we offer when you join our team:

A positive supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
A comprehensive benefits plan

So what are you waiting for Come join a team that trusts values and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in assessing goal setting and planning support programs for individuals with diverse needs including developing and implementing Support Plans. Provide input on program evaluation in consultation with the program manager.
Assess participants needs and develop short-term plans in collaboration with families.
Support participants in working towards having independence or semi-independence in the community by assisting participants with daily life skills social skills and/or behavior management. Teaches and assists participants with activities such as personal hygiene basic cooking money management shopping and household safety. Facilitates physical recreational educational social and vocational activities.
Assists with the intake process to ensure assessment program registration and all documentation is completed prior to the service beginning for assigned programs.
Identify and manage potential emergency situations including aggressive behavior to minimize harm; report concerns to supervisors.
Administer medication according to policy and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to participants and their families.
Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation of participant activities and progress including daily notes progress reports and transition reports.
Transport participants from school sites to club sites or out trips.

Qualifications:

Diploma in a related human/social service field
One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Class 4 drivers licence or willingness to obtain as soon as possible.
Successful completion of Agency screening process including criminal record check.

Please Note:

This position is open to all applicants
This position requires union membership

Hours: 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Rate of Pay: $25.95 per hour

Closing Date: December 26 2025

As an equal opportunity employer BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race disability age sex religion sexual orientation nationality social or ethnic origin gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager

Community Support Worker Date Posted: December 5 2025Competition Number: 199-25/26Location: Summerland BCBGC Okanagan is seeking Community Support Worker to plan implement and evaluate group programs for children and youth with diverse abilities. Using a strengths-based approach you will help partic...

Community Support Worker

Date Posted: December 5 2025

Competition Number: 199-25/26

Location: Summerland BC

Our CYSN (Children and Youth with Support Needs) programs provide a safe inclusive space for ages 618 to learn connect and develop essential life skills.

Heres what we offer when you join our team:

A positive supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
A comprehensive benefits plan

So what are you waiting for Come join a team that trusts values and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in assessing goal setting and planning support programs for individuals with diverse needs including developing and implementing Support Plans. Provide input on program evaluation in consultation with the program manager.
Assess participants needs and develop short-term plans in collaboration with families.
Support participants in working towards having independence or semi-independence in the community by assisting participants with daily life skills social skills and/or behavior management. Teaches and assists participants with activities such as personal hygiene basic cooking money management shopping and household safety. Facilitates physical recreational educational social and vocational activities.
Assists with the intake process to ensure assessment program registration and all documentation is completed prior to the service beginning for assigned programs.
Identify and manage potential emergency situations including aggressive behavior to minimize harm; report concerns to supervisors.
Administer medication according to policy and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to participants and their families.
Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation of participant activities and progress including daily notes progress reports and transition reports.
Transport participants from school sites to club sites or out trips.

Qualifications:

Diploma in a related human/social service field
One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Class 4 drivers licence or willingness to obtain as soon as possible.
Successful completion of Agency screening process including criminal record check.

Please Note: