[26-007] Life Skills Instructor- Discovery & Enrichment Day Program

Sources Community Resources Society

Job Location:

Surrey - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Life Skills Instructor- Discovery and Enrichment Day Program (2 positions available)

Location:Newton and Cloverdale

Hours: Casual

Salary: $24.72

Start Date: February 12th 2026

We are looking for a Life Skills Instructor to join our Sources Community Living Services team! This individual must be passionate about working with people engaging and empathetic.

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 welcome to work with us. We value diversity respect and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are currently recruiting a Life Skills Instructor to develop and deliver meaningful daytime activities that offer opportunities for individuals to increase independence participate in new experiences and build life skills. You will be responsible for supporting individuals both in group settings and independently based on the personalized plan required. These programs support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health-related needs and may require personal care and behavioural management support. 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.

Reporting to: Life Skills Assistant Managers and Program Coordinators

General Responsibilities:

Build relationships
Coach and guide
Aid and support
Work as a collaborative team

Program-specific Responsibilities:

Keep notes and review progress
Plan and implement group and individual programming
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%
Reading/Writing - 50%

Qualifications:

You have a valid BC drivers license
You have a clear drivers abstract
You are knowledgeable or have experience in areas of mental health and intellectual disabilities
Able to commit to a minimum of one shift per week
Person-centred approach and advocacy
Clear communication skills
Take initiative and work with integrity
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
You have the physical ability to engage in a variety of home and community-based activities

Benefits:

All employees regardless of benefit eligibility have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Other benefits (if applicable):

Long-term disability life insurance critical illness insurance accidental death & dismemberment coverage
BC Sick Day

Closing Date: January 29th 2026 or until filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by February 2nd 2026

Required Experience:

Position: Life Skills Instructor- Discovery and Enrichment Day Program (2 positions available)Location:Newton and CloverdaleHours: CasualSalary: $24.72Start Date: February 12th 2026We are looking for a Life Skills Instructor to join our Sources Community Living Services team! This individual must be...