Community Support Worker - Casual

The Community Support Worker provides opportunities for lifelong learning and development through social, recreational, educational and vocational activities that support optimum independence and community involvement appropriate to each individual. He/she fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment for participants both at centre and in the community. The Community Support Worker responds to referrals from sources including CLBC and provides support pertinent to the expressed interests, goals, health care needs and capacity of each individual. He/she assists participants to balance safety with opportunity and risk taking. The Community Support Worker establishes and maintains a warm and personal relationship with each person served and encourages the active involvement of family members, friends and neighbours in each person's life through outings or activities at the centre. He/she is skilled in designing and delivering workshops and activities, is comfortable working with groups, and is able to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the overall group. The Community Support Worker is a dedicated and knowledgeable member of a comprehensive organization wide support team. As such, when deemed qualified with appropriate skills and abilities, he/she may provide services to individuals in related programs, when required. The Community Support Worker participates in ensuring that the strategic goals of the agency are met.

Required Abilities

· The ability to motivate and encourage individuals in a positive and respectful manner is an expectation of this position. In addition, strong connections to and knowledge of the community and its resources is necessary.

· The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while managing the needs of several individuals and emergency situations

· Common sense and good judgement along with a comfort level supporting individuals who may be at some risk living independently is required.

· Direct program activities require a moderate level of physical fitness to effectively carry out duties.

· Ability to interact effectively and develop positive relationships with program participants.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to involve people who have a developmental disability in community activities regardless of medical or behavioural barriers.

· Ability to support advocacy efforts appropriately.

· Empathy; understanding of human development and behaviour.

· Strong knowledge of community agencies, systems and services.

· Excellent teaching skills. The position may require scheduling hours of work independently and flexibly in response to individual needs. Please note: Shift schedules may change due to operational requirements.

Proof of full Covid 19 vaccination mandatory

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $25.05-$28.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-15