Community Support Worker

About Us
Spectrum Society supports adults with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, connected lives in their communities, alongside their families, friends, and support networks.

What We Provide

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Thorough, practical training to set you up for success
• Group benefits for permanent employees working 20+ hours per week, including extended health, dental, MSP, and MPP
• Opportunities to participate in annual community events organized by Spectrum Society
• A supportive environment that values ongoing learning, professional development, and internal growth

Position Overview
RB is an active person who uses transit to access his Surrey neighbourhood as well as PoCo and Langley. He’s looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic but calm personality type to provide his weekly staff support hours by accompanying him on/to his community activities. He needs consistency in his weekly routine and his staff support. Ability to plan effectively with RB so that there are some motivating and fun activities taking place but also taking direction from him and always aware of his cues is key to his excellent support. Must be familiar with the transit system or able to effectively use the Translink app.

Key Responsibilities

Active 1-1 community-based support. Generally meeting in a pre-planned community destination but occasionally from his home. Always supported using transit; specifically buses. Rarely skytrain. Activities will involve swimming, playing mini-golf, LOTS of walking distances, bowling, running errands, bottle depot returns, shopping. Must be prepared for any of these in all weather conditions. Prepared to be outside in all weather and to help RB also have what he needs for safe weather preparedness. Excellent attentiveness to RB’s comfort in adverse weather.

Compensation

• Community Support Worker (CSW): $26–$28.25 per hour

Probationary Period

• 3 months

Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting individuals who experience anxiety
• Ability to encourage participation, motivation, and engagement in meaningful activities
• Comfortable using basic computer programs such as email, Word, and internet tools

Expected hours of work:

3 days per week, 4 hours per day, for a total of 12 hours per week, plus 6hrs to be used bi-monthly on a pre-determined weekend day. The three days can be flexible and fall on any days between Tuesday and Sunday.

Pay: $26.00-$28.25 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person