Community Connections Inc.
- Summerside
- $17.38-$21.66 per hour
- Posted: October 18, 2018
- 75 hours bi-weekly
- Starts: October 22, 2018
- Contract
- Expires: November 1, 2018
- 1 Vacancy
- 94671
Job Description:
Job Title: Community Support Worker
Department: Day Services – subject to change at discretion of Employer
Duration: Temporary Full Time – maternity leave (75 hours bi-weekly) – subject to change at discretion of Employer
Salary: $17.38 – $21.66
Responsibilities AND DUTIES include, but are not limited to:
- Reports directly to the Community Support Supervisors or other person as assigned;
- Promote and maintain the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc. and the people it supports;
- Responsible for maintaining and promoting the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each client by following present case plan;
- Provide leadership and support clients by promoting the integration and acceptance of clients in the community;
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;
- Responsible for the development and implementation of client case plans. Monitor and evaluate client case plans and attending meetings as required;
- Responsible for engaging and supporting clients with their development which may include individualized home-based day services;
- Fulfill the health, safety and personal care requirements for each client;
- Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community and financial support, as needed;
- Responsible and maintain all relevant documentation;
- Ability to work collaboratively with Day Services/Residential employees;
- Provide critical thinking and decision making skills;
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a College diploma in Human Services and/or University degree in the Human Services field;
- Previous experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges or previous experience in a human service setting serving vulnerable populations would be considered an asset;
- Current and valid CPR and First Aid certificates (must be maintained during employment);
- Current certification in Mandt (must be maintained during employment);
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
- Computer skills;
- Team player with excellent attendance;
- Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable and a clear Driver’s Abstract.