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ADULT SERVICES

Employment

Employment Services provide a variety of supports to job seekers with developmental disabilities through the following programs:

  • Supported Employment
  • Customized Employment
  • HYPE – Young Adult Employment

Rivercity Inclusion partners with job seekers, families, personal networks, and the business community to ensure quality supports and services for both the employee and employer.

Some of the services offered are, but not limited to, employment planning, business planning, resume preparation, interview skills, employment counseling, marketing/job searching, job orientating, job coaching, and follow up for both the employer and employee.   Job seekers may utilize all services or choose the service they need to pursue and attain their career goals.

Supported employment, Customized employment and HYPE employment programs are funded and referred through Community Living BC (CLBC).

Community Inclusion

Rivercity Inclusion offer a diverse range of Community Inclusion ‘programs or options’ in a variety of locations in Campbell River.  These services can be individualized or provided in a group setting and are primarily delivered during daytime hours.  Individuals are supported to participate in a range of options including developing job readiness skills, learning new life skills, engaging in community-based activities, and socializing with peers. 

Each participant is supported by developing their personal goals that emphasize their strengths, areas of desired improvement and preferences. Goals are frequently in the area of recreation and leisure, health & wellness, communication, volunteerism, and life & employment skills development.

Rivercity Inclusion has 4 Community Inclusion programs:

A program for young adults that has a mix of community inclusion with an element of preparation for future employment. The program offers community inclusion activity and personal development, while assisting with gaining new life skills needed for exploring employment within the community.
A fun and casual setting for building life skills and creating community. This program focuses on enhancing skills like – daily living, social, communication and pre-vocational. It has a large component of recreation and leisure activities as well as provides opportunities to access our community.
A laid-back atmosphere where participants are typically older adults who are retired from work or are seeking supports in a relaxed and age friendly environment. Services are offered in a smaller group setting. The program provides an opportunity to explore and access community resources and events.
Individual services are developed in response to the unique needs of the participant, helping to increase independence and connection to their community. Service supports focus on community recreation, developing life and money management skills, accessing personal development activities, establishing healthy relationships and support to access generic resources. Services are provided during hours that are agreeable to the person being supported.

Community Inclusion programs are funded and referred through Community Living BC (CLBC).

L.I.F.E Program

The L.I.F.E. service is part of CLBC’s Community Inclusion category of services. It is available to anyone served by CLBC who has an employment goal, and who also want support to increase confidence and independence, connect to the community, learn new things, build friendships and a network of natural support around them. 

The L.I.F.E. Service: 

  • Explores and creates personalized supports related to employment, community connection, relationships, and lifelong learning. 
  • Is offered throughout a person’s community.  
  • Changes over time. The number of hours, location and type of support will adjust over time based on their changing goals and needs.  
  • Is regularly evaluated by the person to continually improve their service experience as well as improve how the service works overall for everyone. 
  • Makes a difference in a person’s life by strengthening confidence and growing a network of natural support around them.

The L.I.F.E. service responds to the natural rhythm of a person’s life (for example, does not have to be a set schedule of 9AM-3PM during the day) and adjusts over time in response to their changing goals and needs. The service enables people to personalize, direct and evaluate their services in a way that works for them. People receiving   service and their staff work together to establish ongoing check-ins and adjustments to services that evaluate the support being given and the difference the service is making in the person’s life. Evaluation is part of the service for each person. 

L.I.F.E is funded and referred through Community Living BC (CLBC).

Independent Living

Independent Living Services provides support to adults who live independently in their own home. A wide range of supports are available to promote skill development and assistance to manage health and mental health well-being. Supports often include cooking, budgeting, household tasks, and connecting to other supports in the community.  Each program participant has an individualized support plan tailored to their needs.   This program has awareness of the financial and social barriers that a person may face while living independently, and often provides information and support to access community resources. 

Independent Living Services are funded and referred through Community Living BC (CLBC).

Staffed Living

Rivercity Inclusion offers a variety of Staffed Living homes which provide personal care and daily living supports from one to five individuals per home. The homes are personalized and reflect the tastes, interests and wishes of those who live there.  Family and friends are welcome, and staff offer opportunities to get involved in activities within the home, learn new things, and take part in things that are happening in our community.  Many of our homes offer complete personal care in a fully accessible environment.  

In addition, trained, caring and enthusiastic staff are available 24/7 to assist the residents to experience a good life full of fun, excitement, and adventure. 

Staffed Living Services are funded and referred through Community Living BC (CLBC).