Job Description

Community Support Worker (CSW) for our Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) Responsibilities

Independent Living Skills - Community Support

Support with daily living needs (i.e. groceries, medication) Applying and securing ID Securing bank accounts Funds disbursement, including financial mentoring and modules Transportation to appointments/ meetings Support to connect youth with a family doctor, optometrist, and dentist available to them as adults, make appointments as required Ongoing awareness and promotion of various community-based organizations/ government services Facilitate/promote access to community-based programs including, cultural, recreation, training based on interest
Tenancy Management
Supporting Safe Housing

regular check-ins teaching and mentoring home safety and tenancy management fostering good relationships with property managers and landlords support in apartment cleaning and restoration support finding apartment at time of transition
Life Skills Programming

Teaching and mentoring life skills programming, utilize curriculum and hands on lessons and/or integrated into daily living Assistance and teaching skills such budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation Guidance on hygiene Guidance on healthy relationships, personal safety and wellness Support to address any barriers or challenges youth is experiencing
Documentation and information sharing

Maintain written logs, document pertinent information as it relates to youth activity and programs provided; communicate with team and other supports, adheres to duty to report on significant incidents and/or disclosures.
Evaluation and statistics

Supports the collection of statistics and reporting on outcomes, and all evaluation activities.

Drivers license is a requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.67-$20.62 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Licence/Certification:

Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person