Community Support Worker

Job Description:

Community Inclusions Ltd. is now accepting applications for a permanent Community Support Worker (CSW) at our Maple House Centre in O’Leary, PE.

The successful candidate will be supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to develop to their full potential by helping them to access and use community resources, empowering them to contribute and participate in a meaningful way within their community. The CSW is responsible for ensuring our clients receive the highest quality of care and support.

The successful candidate will be patient, supportive, and professional, with a positive attitude. Candidates with Human Services, RCW, or LPN training will be given preference. Personal Care experience and experience working with individuals within the Human Service field may be considered.

Successful candidate benefits include vacation time, sick time, family appt time, pension, group medical and dental benefits, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Duties Include:

• To keep in mind always that the vision and goal of Community Inclusions Ltd. is to support
  the person with an intellectual disability in important life experiences.
• Having a physical presence in the community.
• Being involved with community activities/groups.
• Having personal relationships and friends.
• Learning and developing skills and abilities.
• Making decisions – taking control.
• Being respected – having a good reputation.
• To support and advocate on behalf of persons with an intellectual disability who are a part
  of your caseload.
• consult with significant others and develop personal plans for clients. Plans should
  identify long and short-term objectives and will focus on needs for quality of life and
  inclusion in the community.
• To support on-site day programming while continuously striving to increase community
  inclusions and participation.
• To assist with securing community placements/involvement and providing follow-up
  coordination, monitoring, and support. This includes providing transportation, job coaching,
  client scheduling, billings (lunch programs), etc.
• To provide on-site support to clients. Specific duties will vary from site to site but may
  include computer support, assistance with personal hygiene skills, ordering/purchasing
  supplies, job coaching, deliveries, etc.
• To maintain positive supportive and professional communication with co-workers, families,
  other professionals and the community.
• To ensure that the work environment is safe, clean, orderly, and welcoming to all.
• To assume responsibility for site management in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To attend and participate in staff (and other) meetings as required.
• Other duties as required.

It should be noted that specific duties/tasks will vary depending on which shift is worked.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• Completion of a recognized Human Service program or equivalent post-secondary
  education.
• Must have current First Aid and CPR training at the time of hiring.
• Certification in MANDT is preferred but will also accept other forms of an equivalent relationally based program that uses a gentle approach to prevent, de-escalate, and if necessary, intervene in behavioral interactions that could become aggressive.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience working in the Human Services field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop, implement, and monitor meaningful
  day opportunities with and for clients.
• Must possess strong abilities to problem solve. Must have positive communication skills.
• Must be able to work and relate well with clients.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must have a proven ability to be self-directed and to be able to handle difficult or emergencies calmly and professionally.
• Knowledge of the community and applicable contacts and resources are definite assets.
• Presentation of a satisfactorily completed police record check is required.
• Previous experience is an asset.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid Drivers License.
• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable Sector).
• Vehicle insurance with a minimum recommended $ 2 million liability.
• Drivers abstract.

For more information contact our HR Coordinator, Rushell MacDonald at 902-726-3144

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