Job Description

To support individuals with a disability, focus on a person-centered approach. The facilitation of personal growth, the building of relationships, fostering community membership-participation and presence; assist individuals to emerge in their rightful place within the community. Employment & Employment preparation, to be the focus of the support offered. Basic knowledge of ASL is necessary for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Focus on Person-Centered Planning (Approach-independence within an interdependent framework)
• Encouraging person skill development in all areas of a person's life through teaching and talking.
• Building self-esteem by "doing things together" rather than "doing things for"
• Provide opportunities for new experiences based on a person's interests.
• Increasing community presence and participation through employment, volunteer opportunities, work experience, leisure, and developing relationships with people who also are labeled, or not.
• Doing "natural things in Natural Environments"
• Encouraging individuals to make informed choices and decisions about things that affect their lives while providing the opportunity to learn how to make those choices.
• Build relationships based on mutual respect; which enables you to provide support, guidance, and direction when appropriate.
• Facilitate in any way in which a person may need support in order to achieve their goals.
• Support people in social situations to learn to be comfortable and confident, while demonstrating appropriate social norms.
• Ensure items are purchased in order for people to meet their goals.
• Job search & development
• Employment maintenance
• Participate with the Person in Leisure & Educational Activities.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, and document accordingly

All staff must have a clear criminal record check and adult abuse registry check.

Staff must have a driver's license and access to a vehicle. Flat rate paid for use of a personal vehicle.

Experience with seizure disorders is necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

•••Please note all interviews are in person•••

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a vehicle to use for work? (Must answer to be considered)
• Are you able to work Monday - Friday between 8 - 4?

Licence/Certification:

• drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person