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Connective

PT Community Living Worker (Ember) |

Kamloops, BC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Working hours: 16 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Original job description

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide residential and/or outreach services to clients who are experiencing mental health issues, and/or developmental disability. Residential Community Living Workers will ensure that residents’ physical, emotional, social and medical needs are met. Additionally, this position assists residents to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Union. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

Location

Kamloops, British Columbia

SHIFT HOURS (16 hours/week)

Sunday & Monday (0700 - 1500)

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports and is accountable to the Manager of Community Living Services or their designate
Function as a multi-disciplinary team member
Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
Liaises with the staff, managers and on-call manager of Connective as necessary

Key Accountabilities

Ensure the needs of individuals referred by the agency’s government partners are identified at admission, and that special attention is given to addressing mental health issues and developmental disabilities through planning and conducting individual and/or group counselling sessions using basic counselling techniques
Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning for individuals living in a residence. Are required to support the individual in successfully completing goals and activities aligned with the Quality-of-Life Indicators
Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements individual plans
Assists residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting. This may include transfer of function duties such as gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy management, and suction and bowel management
Ensure that the client, while in the community and within Connective’s housing facilities, is adequately supervised and that any increase in risk is addressed promptly through the use of appropriate means of intervention and assistance
Develop, in conjunction with the Case Management Team, a care plan for each client, addressing the client’s psycho-social-emotional needs and the details regarding how the program will assist in addressing those factors
Plan, prepares and conducts group or individual counselling sessions using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling and basic psycho-educational group methods to resolve the identified problems, needs and risks
On an ongoing basis, liaise with Case Management Team to monitor each client’s progress and develop strategies towards addressing their care plan
Assist in conducting program audits and/or evaluations as scheduled by the Agency
Submit monthly progress reports detailing progress towards the clients care plan
Each client will meet with the Special Services Worker within 24 hours of referral to the agency. Within the initial 30-day period, conduct an evaluation of the client, and adjust subsequent frequency of contact requirements, as dictated by the needs of the client and in agreement from CLBC
Establish a network of appropriate community resources for each client, to ensure community resources are available
Function as a multi-disciplinary team member in order to assist clients in sustaining levels of clinical and behavioural functioning. This will include meeting regularly with team members to assist in providing continuity of the care plan
Where required, monitor the participant’s medication regime as directed by a psychiatrist and report to same. Assist client to obtain appropriate medical needs
Administers medication to residents in accordance with established policy
Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services
Inform client on how to access appropriate community resources and assist in contacting and making use of these resources
Provide crisis intervention as required, by ensuring immediate access to medical services, providing counselling or working with other community professionals to meet client’s needs
Ensure that the client maintains contact with community agencies by determining if clients have attended appointments/commitments as required
As dictated by each client’s needs and abilities, participate in the implementation and facilitation of programming that will allow each client to develop life skills such as nutrition and food preparation, banking, shopping, and recreational and social opportunities
Programming which exists in the community will be accessed to the greatest extent possible, to ensure clients develop an appropriate community support network
Provides skill building in areas such as parenting skills, anger management and self-management techniques
Participate with clients in activities to stimulate appropriate socialization behaviours
As required, identify options and make participant referrals to agencies or persons offering adequate, safe and affordable housing
Interact with the client’s family and friends to involve their personal supports as part of the program
Effectively utilize various agency systems and technology platforms
Perform other related duties as and when required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Function independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team
Adhere to Connective’s policies and procedures
Be available to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs and program requirements

Qualifications

One (1) year related experience working with clients experiencing mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities
Possess a diploma in a related Human/Social Service field
Experience with harm reduction approach is an asset
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Requirements

Criminal Records Checks
Emergency First Aid (Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements.

Compensation

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 per hour plus benefits as per the collective agreement. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $31.61 per hour.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.

For more information on Connective’s services and locations, visit our website at https://connective.ca/

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Responsibilities

Provide residential and outreach support to clients with mental health issues and developmental disabilities, including assistance with daily living, medication, life skills, and community participation. Develop and monitor individualized care plans with multidisciplinary teams, provide counselling and crisis intervention, and maintain client progress reports and safe living environments.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of related experience supporting people with mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities, plus a diploma in a related human or social services field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Emergency First Aid, a Class 5 driver's licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and a criminal record check are required; harm reduction experience is an asset.

Skills

Mental Health Support
Developmental Disability Support
Life Skills Training
Activities of Daily Living Assistance
Basic Counselling
Care Planning
Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration
Harm Reduction
Case Management Collaboration
Community Resource Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Psychoeducation
Personal Care
Housekeeping
Client Assessment

Benefits

Health Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Pension Plan
Career and Personal Development
Staff Mental Health Supports
Employee Assistance Program
Critical Incident Stress Management
On-Demand Pay
Vacation and Wage Service Portability

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Community Living
Residential Services
Outreach Services
Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Quality-of-Life Indicators
Individualized Care Plans
Activities of Daily Living
Life Skills
Basic Counselling
Active Listening
Conflict Resolution
Psychoeducational Groups
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Harm Reduction
Medication Administration
Emergency First Aid
Class 5 Driver's Licence
Community Resources
Client Assessment
Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Care
Gastrostomy Feeding
Tracheostomy Management
Bowel Management
Progress Reports
Program Audits
Housekeeping
Socialization

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