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Taproot Community Support Services

Casual Live-In Support Workers (Port Alberni)

Port Alberni, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 30, 2026

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The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1984 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Our Youth Residential programs provide culturally based programming, support and safe, home-based accommodations for youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) as well as an Indigenous funded agency (Usma) providing long term therapeutic care for up to 3 children or youth. These programs support children or youth who have experienced a trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and/or overcoming other adversities.

The Community Living programs provide essential services to adults we serve with personalized support programs that stress independence, support unique strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community.

The Position

Role

We are currently hiring for the following roles, in a casual / on-call capacity, with the opportunity to apply for part-time and full-time positions, as they become available:

Live-In Workers - $505.76-630.00 per day

Employees must be available to work a variety of roles and shifts such as weekdays, weekends with the following shifts:

Live-In Support shifts, 24hours, 0700-0700

Once hired, Casual/On Call employees are contacted to work a variety of shifts (based on availability) to cover staff illness, LOA, vacation etc. located in Port Alberni, BC.

Live-in Support Workers receive free room and board during scheduled work shifts and may receive breaks from the resource home, as conditions permit.

In Your Role You Will

Assist Person served with the activities of daily living involving their personal and health care, behavioural, nutritional, recreational, social, vocational, educational, cultural and environmental needs as identified in their person-centered plans (PCP) while keeping trauma informed care at the forefront of support.
Work in collaboration with MCFD, CLBC, VIHA, Mental Health Services, Community Supports, Outreach Teams, Harm Reduction Workers, Cultural Supports, Knowledge Keepers, Schools, Behavior Consultants, stakeholders and partners.
Demonstrate a high degree of tolerance and respect for a supported individual's unique personality and challenges, while promoting one's dignity and rights
Support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with support individual, family and team members.
Apply crisis intervention and risk management strategies.
Assist with case management documentation by identifying strengths and potential challenges; contribute to the evaluation of the individual’s progress and prepares reports.
Organize household tasks (meal planning, food purchasing and preparation, house cleaning, basic maintenance)
Implement individuals' daily schedule, including transporting individuals to and from appointments, school, monitoring progress and supporting at-home learning
Administer medications as per policy
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required
Request a job description for full duties and responsibilities.
Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Experience working with youth or adults with complex behaviors
Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Human Services, Education, Sociology or Psychology
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, may also be considered.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract
Reliable, safe vehicle with appropriate insurance for transporting individuals
Experience with trauma informed practices
Strong conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and/or MANDT are considered an asset.

**Child & Youth Programs - successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening and provide three (3) professional references prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services **

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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Responsibilities

Support individuals with daily living, personal and health care, behavioral, social, recreational, educational, and cultural needs in accordance with person-centered plans and trauma-informed practices. Coordinate with families and community partners, manage household tasks and transportation, administer medications, use crisis and risk-management strategies, and contribute to documentation and progress reports.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience supporting youth or adults with complex behaviors, trauma-informed practice experience, and a diploma or degree in a relevant field or equivalent education, training, and experience. A valid Class 5 BC driver's license, clean driving abstract, reliable insured vehicle, current Occupational First Aid Level 1 and CPR certificates are required; MANDT or Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention certification is an asset.

Skills

Activities Of Daily Living Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Crisis Intervention
Risk Management
Conflict Resolution
Medication Administration
Case Management Documentation
Person-Centered Planning
Behavioral Support
Meal Planning And Preparation
Household Management
Transportation
Interagency Collaboration
First Aid And CPR
Cultural Support

Benefits

Free Room And Board During Scheduled Shifts
Paid Vacation
Benefits For Eligible Employees
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Matching RRSP Plan
Professional Development And Job-Related Training
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone Rewards
Employee Referral Bonus Program

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Keywords

Youth Residential Programs
Community Living
Person-Centered Plans
Trauma-Informed Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Complex Behaviors
Behavioral Support
Crisis Intervention
Risk Management
Conflict Resolution
Case Management
Medication Administration
Household Management
Meal Planning
Transportation
MCFD Screening
Class 5 BC Driver's License
Clean Driver's Abstract
Occupational First Aid Level 1
CPR
Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
MANDT
Harm Reduction
Cultural Supports
Community-Based Services

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