Job Description

Position Title: Specialized Community Support Worker

Department: Specialized Resources

Reports To: Case Manager

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Specialized Community Support Workers support clients to develop life skills, create and attain goals, and/or access community resources. The successful candidate will provide individual care and guidance proven to be valuable for the needs of the client's mental health, and behavioural or environmental challenges through predictable structure, clear expectations, and positive behaviour support.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Participates in assessment and implementation of goal setting and program planning such as Individualized Support Plans for persons supported. Evaluates individuals' needs and develop short-term and long-term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of the individual and their personal networks (both professional and nonprofessional). Support individuals to function more independently in their own homes and community. Provide support with daily life skills, social skills, and /or behaviour management. Teach and assist individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities. Accompanies and/or transports individuals to activities and appointments Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations. Administers medication to individuals in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensure health and safety standards are maintained. Attends to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the children or youth. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate. Contribute to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in staff meetings. Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook (Required) Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (Required) Clear Social Development Check (will be done in-house) Valid First Aid and CPR certification (Required) Bilingualism - French and English (Required) Reliable Transportation (Required) Must be 19 years of age or older (Required) Current NVCI training (asset) Food Safe Certification (an asset, not required)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50-$21.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Evening shift Night shift Weekends as needed
Language:

French (required) English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Location:

Bathurst, NB (required)
Work Location: In person