Supportive Living Worker - FT

Job Description: Supportive Living Worker - FT

Location: Penticton

Hours: 40 hours/week

BCGEU: Grid level 10

The Employer
A progressive, not for profit organization, OneSky has been serving the South Okanagan Similkameen for over five decades. Guided by our core belief that we’re all in this together, living under a single sky, our goal is to create a way forward for everyone. We champion and support individuals to reach their full potential, work to remove barriers and support individuals through a diverse range of services. OneSky values diversity, accessibility, respect, accountability, integrity, and collaboration.
We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. OneSky is a great place to work!

Nature of Position
The Supportive Living Worker/Community Resource Worker is responsible to empower and support persons with disabilities to engage in life skills, daily activities and social engagements of the participants choosing. The SLW/CRW is to assist each individual as a valued, contributing citizen of inclusive communities.
The SLW/CRW assists participants to live successfully in their homes. The SLW/CRW ensures that individual participant’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are being met. The SLW/CRW supports individuals to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living, personal/perineal care, community inclusion and the development of life skills, according to their choice.

Qualifications, Education and Knowledge
• Certificate in a related human/social service field and/or at least one year recent related experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Previous experience working with people with dual diagnosis and challenging and/or aggressive behaviours an asset.
• Essential to display a proven ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively.
• Experienced with various lifts, feeding protocols, toileting protocols, basic adaptive sign language is an asset.
• Need to display an understanding and ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must display enthusiasm and energy and be a contributing team member.

Requirements

• Must have at least Class 7 drivers license to start and be able to obtain a Class 5 within 6 months

• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current (in the last 3 years) TB test results
• Clear, current Criminal Record Check (provided by OneSky)
• A completed Physicians Approval of Health
• Food Safe Certification
• Safety-Care Training (provided by OneSky) – Mandt and NVCI also acceptable
• Use of own safe, reliable vehicle to transport participants with the ability to add “business use" insurance

• Willingness to join the BCGEU union

Why Work at OneSky?

At OneSky Community Resources, we believe in the power of community, the importance of connection, and the potential of every individual. As a Supportive Living/Community Resource Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working together to create inclusive, supportive environments for persons with disabilities. You’ll play a vital role in empowering participants, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of life.

If you're a compassionate, community-minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Help us make Summerland a place where everyone can grow, thrive, and belong.