Facilitator (Social Worker)

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.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 adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $78,386.35 to $80,703.86 annuallyTeam: NTC 1 - Pacific NorthwestLocation: Smithers or Terrace (hybrid - 3 days in office after passing a 6-month probation)At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact View email address on communitylivingbc.prevueaps.ca at any stage of the hiring process.Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.About the opportunity:As a Facilitator at CLBC, you'll be the trusted first point of contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In this role, you'll work closely with them to uncover their unique needs, strengths, and aspirations - helping to turn goals into meaningful opportunities. Your support empowers individuals to build on their assets and live a life that is both fulfilling and self-directed.Responsibilities include:Supporting and facilitating access to generic services, informal supports, and CLBC-funded services and allocation of small targeted amounts of fundingAssist 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 decisionsProviding information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, and peer and family support services availableCollaborating with other service providers to assist the individual in responding to crises and resolving problemsCoordinating servicesCreating and implementing individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguardsAssist individuals and families in connecting to their community to build on the strengths and assets of the individualConfirming eligibility for CLBC-funded servicesWhat you will bring:Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degreeExperience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their familiesAn equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be consideredWe're also looking for:Strong verbal and written ability to connect effectively with individuals and familiesCollaborative planning ability to partner with individuals and their support circle to create meaningful, person-centred plansAbility to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to develop and implement effective solutionsPerson-centred approach to ensure the individual's voice is central in all decisionsAbility to foster positive, productive relationships with individuals, families, and community partnersAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlinesCreative & flexible thinking while working within a policy framework to identify support options tailored to individual needsBenefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:Employer-paid extended health and dental planA BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributionsGenerous vacation plus additional personal daysPaid maternity/parental/adoption leaveLife insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disabilityWellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramProfessional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill developmentAccess to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!Additional Info:Occasional travel within regionPossession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are requiredSuccessful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record CheckAn eligibility list for internal candidates may be establishedClosing date: open until filledIf your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.