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SalaryWe are currently only hiring staff that have received the Covid-19 vaccination.
The Community Support Worker provides and facilitates program opportunities that are conducive to the individual’s life skill development, community inclusion and independence. Supports the individual’s vocational goals and promotes skill growth toward gainful employment if so desired by the individual.
Wage: $25.05
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Key Duties & Responsibilities
- To work in a team and/or individual environment with the needs of the individuals supported by NEXUS as the primary focus.
- To develop and facilitate opportunities based on the needs and goals set by the individual and their support network.
- To facilitate community inclusion in a variety of settings in our community and surrounding area.
- To complete documentation on a regular basis that outlines individual’s success, needs and or further support that may be required.
- Maintaining documentation/records pertaining to expenditures made for programming needs.
- To participate in meetings, training opportunities and service planning as required.
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
Requirements
- Must be 19 years of age or older;
- Must hold a valid class 5 (or better) drivers license – drivers abstract required;
- Related experience working with adults with diverse-abilities is considered an asset;
- Basic computer skills and physical ability to carry out the duties as required;
- First Aid (Level 1)
- Criminal record check (will be performed by NEXUS upon hire)
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Paid training
- Excellent benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the persons we support
NEXUS Community Support Society operates both union and non-union work sites. All wages are paid in accordance to the Community Living Services Collective Agreement.
NEXUS is committed to supporting employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity at NEXUS.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout our organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit when applying.
