Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
Summary:
Assists clients living semi independently or in the Supportive Housing Program with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills development.
Assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform the job successfully the Community Support Worker must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily.
Other related duties may be assigned.
Participates in the initial assessment, goal setting, and program planning such as “Personal Service Plans” for individuals living semi independently or in the Supportive Housing Program. Documents and implements the plan and provides input into the evaluation of the program.
Evaluates client needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of clients and their families.
Assists clients to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assists clients with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behaviour management. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
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This position includes a full benefit package, enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan, and three weeks of paid vacation.
The hours for this position are dependent on the number of contracted hours we have available.
Currently hours are up to 35 hours per week, but can fluctuate from time to time. 30 days’ notice will be given on any reduction of hours.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Training and Experience
Diploma in a related human/social service field
One (1) year recent related experience working one-on-one with individuals with FASD or similar disabilities
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
Worker must:
Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among his or her clients.
Have the acceptance of clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.
Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
Worker must have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements:
The Community Support Worker may be involved in coordinating and/or participating in activities with clients, which may include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
The worker must have a valid driver's licence and access to safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review and one from the RCMP.
Occupational First Aid, Level 1.
The Community Support Worker will follow the code of ethics and the mission statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations and guidelines set out by Community Living British Columbia.