Support Worker

NOTE: THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Job Description

- Build a supportive, professional relationship with client and his family

- Provides support for client in his home and in the community to encourage safety and maximize level of independence

-Assists client in setting and attaining goals

- Provide client with support in pursuing vocational goals

- Identifies social, recreational, and educational services in the community that will meet the client’s needs

- Models healthy living and appropriate social behavior

- Assists client in pursuing regular physical activity and healthy eating

- Recognizes potential crisis situations and works with the family to develop strategies to deal with such situations

- Monitors client’s success and well being

- Assists client with daily life skills (e.g., maintaining hygiene, chores, cooking) and behavior management

- Assists client in attending appointments when needed

- Provides emotional support and feedback to client

- Works with client and family to establish goals for the client and create and implement an action plan to achieve these goals

- Maintains written and/or verbal reports of client’s activities and progress

- Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

- Police Information Check – with Vulnerable Sector

- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities an asset

- Reliable vehicle and Valid Driver’s License and insurance

- Non-violent Crisis Intervention an asset

- Emergency First Aid an asset

- Mental Health First Aid an asset

Other

- Training will be provided paid

- Hours of work are somewhat flexible. Shift lengths vary but typically fall within the hours of 9 am and 9 pm.

- Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work some weekend shifts.

- Experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person