Job Description

DUTIES

Disability Key Support Worker is responsible for the ongoing direct support for people accessing Trailblazers Life Choices Inc. Leisure Services. This includes relationship-building, getting to know the person, setting up goals, following up on and documenting peoples' accomplishments, participating in meetings, being a liaison between caregivers and our agency, as well as ensuring peoples' safety both within and outside of our facilities.

Disability Key Support Worker is expected to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the team.

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

High Work Standards

: work ethic, attention to detail, time management, task completion, consistency, follow up, coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behavior

Personal Management/ Development Skills

: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback

Professional Skills

: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory:

Positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right / responsibility to define and pursue their life choices, and pursue active participation and involvement in the community.

A valid Class 5 (I or F) Driver License with clear driving abstract and reliable transportation

First Aid/CPR Certificate

Satisfactory criminal record check, driver abstract, child abuse registry check and adult abuse registry check

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Knowledge of basic health and safety rules

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Strong written and verbal communication;

Good interpersonal skills.

Preferred

Minimum of 6 months of experience providing services to people with disabilities

Crisis Prevention Intervention, Medication Administration, Proactive Procedures and Behavioral Strategies, Foundations and Disabilities Training

Certificate in Disability and Community Support

Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self-help, etc.

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

An applicant who is offered an employment, must provide a current (not older than 6 months) and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Extended health care
Application question(s):

Do you have a car?
Experience:

Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

5-F (Full) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person