Community Participation Supports Worker

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

The Community Participation Supports (CPS) worker will assist with individual, goal-centered programs and offer support in workplace settings for adult with developmental disabilities participating within the CPS Lawson Ministries program and in the community. They will provide programming that is supportive and nurturing to individuals that require support within the residential program where required.

**This is a relief position offering flexible scheduled hours. Schedule will vary according to requirements and responsibilities**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- To promote greater independence and strive towards the highest quality of living possible
- To promote an environment and programs that are both supportive, nurturing and fostering independence with everyday living gears toward persons goals
- To assist the persons supported in meeting their emotional and psychological needs. Being involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Person directed plans in conjunction with persons supported, team members, other staff and professionals, as well as the evaluation of such plans
- To ensure that the persons supported physical needs (food, clothing, shelter) are well met and the provision of personal needs care as required
- To promote inclusion within persons supported community
- Responsible for organizing transportation of clients to and from specific destinations as required
- To train new staff and provide complete program orientation as well as work with program participants
- To support the efforts made to meet persons supported spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities where necessary
- Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with persons who have a developmental diagnosis and behaviourally needs
- Working co-operatively with the day program team, support networks and as needed residential counsellors in providing co-ordinated and consistent approaches to persons supported
- To endeavour to develop strong therapeutic relationships with persons supported and their families.
- Ensure the proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc. using the AIMS software
- Accompany all required professional appointments for persons supported that are scheduled, document as necessary
- Trained in medication dispensing. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of and ordering medications
- Ensure the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of work space and main office
- Responsible to assist with any type of client emergencies that may arise during the shift.Other duties as assigned by the Supervising staff, Director of Operation or Executive Director
- Perform other duties as required

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Working environment is in the community and office or as assigned all in generally agreeable conditions
- Working hours may include evening and weekend responsibilities if required by program

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS**:

- Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years: Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent in Human Services field.
- Experience and training in FASD
- Experience in accessing and networking with community resources
- Current First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillation training and current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required
- Medication administration training and experience necessary
- Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certification required
- Provide an original copy of Criminal Records Check (CRC) with vulnerable sector screening secured through either the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment; Note: A satisfactory criminal background check is required.
- Must have valid Ontario Class “G” or G2 Driver’s license (accessible to a vehicle may be required)
- WHIMIS (2015 Workers) certification
- Additional trainings required by the Salvation Army
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and vulnerable populations
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:

- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
- Lifts and transfers are an asset
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Strong oral a

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