community worker
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Community Participation Worker (CC & SIL)
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October 07, 2024
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Innovative Community Support Services
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*LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED WORKERS FOR OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL) PROGRAM & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (CC) PROGRAM. *
We offer:
* $26.20 per hour to start.
* On-going learning and career development opportunities.
* Membership in a matching RRSP program.
* Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care.
* Employee and Family Assistance Program.
* Friendly, respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative, high quality and cost-effective community-based programs and services that promote a strong sense of wellbeing while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.
*NOTE: A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE & VEHICLE IS REQUIRED. *
*Mileage paid when on shift (0.55 cents per kilometer.)*
The worker provides person-centered and flexible supports to individuals in community programming. The worker will work directly with individuals with a developmental disability, physical disability, challenging behaviours and/or a dual diagnosis in helping set goals and in making healthy life choices. Supports are provided in many settings which could include shelters, hospital settings, person's home, agency location, etc.
*Shifts consist of a scheduled rotation with mainly 8 hour shifts, including days/evenings/weekends. Rotation is either:*
*Sunday to Thursday with Friday & Saturday off or,*
*Tuesday to Saturday with Sunday & Monday off.*
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Mentor and teach life skills including communication skills, coping with emotions and change, budgeting, household management, sexual health and healthy relationships, boundaries and self-care, self-expression, social skills, coping tools, good hygiene habits, community awareness, & personal safety.
* Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
* Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual?s needs.
* Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
* Identify social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community that will meet the individual?s needs. Provide support guidance and instruction to facilitate participation.
* Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual. Efficiently plan and maintain a caseload of assigned individuals.
* Perform delegated tasks as directed by professionals, such as administering medications and completing range of motion according to medical professional?s instructions within established agency Policies and Procedures and Individual Support Plans.
* Provide support in areas of personal hygiene while maintaining the individual?s dignity and respect.
* May have to perform general cleaning duties.
* Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of agency records.
* Ensure completion of administrative work.
* Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, community partners, etc.
*Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required*
* *DSW, SSW, CYW, or two years' experience in the field working with challenging behaviours.*
* Experience with individualized plans.
* Cooking and cleaning skills.
* Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
* Ability to problem solve and make decisions accordingly.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with minimal information.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
*Conditions of Employment*
* Possess a valid driver?s licence.
* Access to personal vehicl
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LocationOrleans East, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$26.20HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9477350799
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