Facilitator (Social Worker) - Vernon, Canada - Community Living BC

Community Living BC

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Vernon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers once again_

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

CLBC employees strive to live our corporate vision of _Communities of belonging, lives with connection_. More than just a job, CLBC is about compassion, commitment, contribution, collaboration and community.

The Role:

As a Facilitator at CLBC, you will represent CLBC as the primary contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

This includes

Confirming eligibility for CLBC funded services
Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal support and CLBC funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of funding
Providing information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, peer and family support services available
Responding to crisis situations and resolving problems
Coordinating services
Creating and implementing individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguards
Assist individuals and families to connect to their community to build on the strengths and assets of the individual
Assist the individual and their family in identifying the activities and resources required to reach their goals, by supporting the individual to explore their capacity and enhance their ability to make informed decisions

Qualifications:

Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families
An equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered

Possession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of CLBC. Use of own vehicle on expenses.

Location:

Utilizing a hybrid working model, this position combines on-site office work with work from home flexibility within BC after passing a 6 month probationary period.

Travel:
Local travel will be required for this role, including some over-night travel

Additional Info:

This is an auxiliary position on the Local/Regional team. Auxiliaries may be hired for project work, or to cover vacancies or leaves of varying lengths.

Term:
Temporary - Anticipated XX hours bi-weekly to XX

Classification/Salary:
Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $32.46 to $36.44 hourly

_ The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination._

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