Job Description

#VWCENTRE

Provides and facilitates program opportunities that are conducive to the individual's life skill development, community inclusion and independence. Supports the individual's vocational goals and promotes skill growth toward gainful employment, if so desired by the individual.

Schedule:

Tuesday to Saturday - 8:15am to 4:15pm

Wage:

$25.95/hr



37.5 hrs/week

This position requires a Class 5 Driver's License as a condition of employment.

Location: Cranbrook, BC Status: Full Time, Permanent
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More Details

+ To work in a team and/or individual environment with the needs of the individuals supported by NEXUS as the primary focus.
+ Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning such as Personal Service Plans for individuals. Documents and implements the plan. Provides input into the evaluation of the program.

+ Evaluates client needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of clients and their families.

+ Assists clients to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assists clients with daily life skills, social skills and/or behaviour management. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.

+ Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as clients' aggressive behaviour to minimize potential harm to the clients and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.

+ Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy. Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.

+ Reviews and evaluates clients' progress and makes adjustments to programs as required. Provides feedback and support to clients and/or their families.

+ Accompanies and/or transports clients to activities such as appointments, shopping or leisure activities.

+ Provides written and/or verbal reports regarding clients' daily activities and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate.

10. Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet clients' needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.

11. Performs other related duties as required


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Requirements

Education and Knowledge

Certificate in a related human/social service field preferred Two (2) years recent related experience preferred + - Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
A Class 5 Driver's License is required as a condition of employment. A valid first aid certificate is required as a condition of employment

NEXUS is committed to supporting employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity at NEXUS.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout our organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit when applying.