Community Support Services Worker

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Successful completion of Human Services (Residential/Community and Disabilities Support) Diploma or University training in Psychology and attainment of current Provincial training qualifications and standards for Rehabilitative Care Worker position/or equivalent core competencies
• At least one year of work experience in community-based services to adults with intellectual challenges or long-term mental health challenges, preferred
• Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid
• Training in Crisis Prevention/ Intervention /Mandt training
• Must provide current, satisfactory Vulnerable Sector records Check
• Must be double vaccinated for COVID 19

Skills:

· Good oral and written communication skills

· Ability to implement and monitor client-based support plans

· Ability to perform, or support clients in, nutritional menu planning and meal preparation

· Flexibility in adapting to changing needs and goals of clients.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a responsible manner, exercising mature judgment

Must possess valid Nova Scotia driver's license, insurance as per policy of the organization, and be willing to transport clients using own vehicle. Willing to provide a driver’s abstract upon hire.

Community Support Services supports clients who reside in surrounding communities, in their own apartments, with intellectual disabilities and / or long-term mental health challenges.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $19.99-$20.33 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road