The Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program by:
Providing educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours; and
Encouraging progressive independence through programming, routines and consistent responses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Community Support Worker will have:
Two years experience in a supervised setting with a Diploma in Social Services, a Community Support Worker Certificate or a Residential Care Aide Certificate; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience in a support employment or residential resource; and
All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
The Community Support Worker must demonstrate:
A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;
Cultural, social and economic awareness;
Empathetic listening and support qualities;
Tact and diplomacy;
Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;
Good boundaries and self care practices;
A willingness to work flexible hours;
A person centered practical approach; and
Good physical health;
A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
The Community Support Worker will require:
The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;
The ability to manage high risk behaviours;
The ability to manage crisis situations;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent problem solving skills;
The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;
The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;
Computer literate;
A valid BC class 5 driver's license;
An Emergency First and CPR Certificate;
A Food Safe Certificate;
A Basic Skills Training Certificate;
A Suicide Prevention and Intervention Certificate;
CPI training' and
Diversity training.
HOURS OF WORK:
32 hours a week
Monday, Tuesday and Friday plus 4 hours a week flex time