Role overview

Position: Personal Development Guide

Location: Ladner

Hours: Casual

Salary:$24.72 - $29.36

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Personal Development Guide to join our Community Inclusion team! Ideally, this individual must be flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated with valid driver’s license.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Andrea DeWolff, Home Share Manager

General Responsibilities:

Develop a supportive rapport with clients in service while providing interest, empathy, and encouragement while working on their personal goals
Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to co-design services that emphasize learning, relationship-building, community involvement, and life skills tailored to each individual
Support with functional life skills for daily living
Able to actively seek out new community/ social/ vocational opportunities and experiences

Program-specific Responsibilities:

Provide direct, hands-on support for participants as they explore their communities and develop a sense of belonging and independence
Be willing and able to attend the local gym, exercise classes and the pool
Willing and able to teach the navigation of public transit

Physical Demands of Job:

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75%, Writing/Reading - 50%

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license
Experience with individuals that have developmental disabilities.
First Aid and Food Safe (preferred)

Benefits:

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by: Open until filled