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Overnight Awake Worker, Supported Living

  • BC, Canada

$26.04 to $28.85 CAD / hour

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Pay
$26.04 to $28.85 CAD / hour
Working hours
16 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

POSITION TITLE: Overnight Awake Worker, Supported Living Services

POSTING OPEN DATE: November 13, 2026

POSTING CLOSE DATE: November 20, 2026

STATUS: Regular Part-Time

HOURS/WEEK: 16 hours per week

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (BCGEU)

SALARY RANGE: $26.04 - $28.85/Hourly

POSITION VACANCIES: 1

POSTING LOCATION: Internal/External

Inclusion Langley Society is a leading non-profit organization providing services and support to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Langley and surrounding communities. Established in 1959, the Society delivers a comprehensive range of community-based programs that support over 3,000 individuals annually in achieving greater independence, inclusion and quality of life. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered support while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of our employees. 

Position Overview

Inclusion Langley Society (ILS) is seeking a dedicated Overnight Awake Worker to join our Supported Living Services team in a Part-Time, Regular position supporting a male individual in a 1:1 home. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing individualized support that promotes independence, personal growth and quality of life.

Working in a supported living environment, you will provide support based on the individual's unique strengths, interests, needs and goals. Reporting to a Program Supervisor, you will implement Person-Centered Plans, Support Plans, Health Care Plans, and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, while assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and health-related needs as required.

This role is ideal for someone who values building trusting professional relationships, promotes choice and self-determination, and can respond calmly and professionally in situations that may require additional support. You will help create opportunities for meaningful experiences, skill development, community participation and greater independence, while supporting the individual to live a fulfilling and self-directed life.

Join the ILS team and build a rewarding career in community services. If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering individuals to reach their goals and live life to their fullest potential, we would love to hear from you!

Schedule: Friday and Saturday: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Key Responsibilities:

  • Remain awake throughout overnight shifts to ensure safety and timely response.
  • Provide emotional and personal care support when individual awakens.
  • Provide individualized 1:1 support to a male individual, promoting dignity, respect, self-determination, individual rights, and person-centred practice.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and financial records, including petty cash management, tracking individual expenses, and completing hourly Overnight Awake Notes and all required documentation in ShareVision.
  • Conduct bed checks, buddy overnight checks, and safety inspections per policy.
  • Respond to emergencies, notifying the Supervisor/designate and completing incident reports.
  • Perform light housekeeping, cleaning tasks, and minor maintenance as required.
  • Provide assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, personal care, and health-related needs as required.
  • Apply knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours, using proactive, positive, and respectful approaches.
  • Implement individualized support strategies and Positive Behaviour Support Plans consistently, safely, and effectively.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience with alternative communication methods to support the individual's communication, choices, needs, and preferences.
  • Build positive professional relationships and collaborate effectively with families and support networks.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for the individual, staff, and community members.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Participate in mandatory team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Community Social Services or a related field. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Minimum one year of direct support experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical or behavioural needs.
  • Strong understanding of community inclusion, person‑centered practices, and positive behaviour support strategies (training in behavioural intervention is an asset).
  • Experience supporting individuals in community‑based settings is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to remain professional, compassionate, and calm in high‑stress situations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to follow prescribed lifting, transferring, and behaviour support techniques.
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts based on individual needs.

Additional Position Information

  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs.

Requirements

  • This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.
  • Valid Intermediate First Aid, Food Safe, MANDT (Technical) and TB Health Certificate.

Why Work with ILS?

  • Be part of a mission‑driven nonprofit making a real impact in the community
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to build and strengthen your accounting skills in a complex, multi‑program organization

How to Apply

Internal Applicants: This position is open to all applicants. Please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER by accessing your ADP profile > Myself > Talent and then select Career Centre. 

External Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the careers link at Inclusionlangley.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with ILS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Máthxwi (Matsqui), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓(Kwantlen), q̓icə̓ y̓(Katzie), and Semyome (Semiahmoo) First Nations where we live, learn, work and play.


Schedule: Friday and Saturday: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Overnight Awake Worker at Inclusion Langley Society will stay awake on overnight shifts, support one individual with daily living and personal care, and carry out safety checks. They will also write shift notes, manage petty cash, and respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates need a diploma in community social services or a related field, or a mix of education and experience, plus at least one year of direct support work with people with developmental disabilities. They must hold a Class 5 licence with a personal vehicle, Intermediate First Aid, Food Safe, MANDT and a TB certificate, and pass a vulnerable sector check.

Skills

  • Overnight awake support
  • Person-centred practice
  • Positive behaviour support
  • Behaviour intervention
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Personal care assistance
  • Medication and health care plan support
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Bed and safety checks
  • Emergency response
  • Incident reporting
  • Petty cash management
  • Financial record keeping
  • Shift documentation
  • ShareVision
  • Alternative communication methods
  • Community participation support
  • Family and support network collaboration
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Safe lifting and transfer techniques
  • Crisis de-escalation
  • MANDT

Categories

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • overnight support worker
  • awake overnight
  • supported living
  • developmental disabilities
  • 1:1 support
  • person-centred planning
  • positive behaviour support
  • behaviour support plan
  • ShareVision
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • alternative communication
  • petty cash
  • incident reports
  • community inclusion
  • disability support worker
  • group home
  • residential support
  • Class 5 licence

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

  • Class 5
  • Intermediate First Aid
  • Food Safe
  • MANDT
  • TB Health Certificate

Tools

  • ShareVision
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Community Social Services

Own vehicle

Yes

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