Community Support Worker

3 months ago

Victoria, Canada Lifetime Networks Full time

_**Lifetime Networks **_is a not for profit society that offers support to people with developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and disabilities under the Autism Spectrum. We see a future where people with disabilities live safely in their communities, where they can fulfill their potential and enjoy lifelong friendships and support. _

**Job Summary**:
The Community Support Worker assists individuals served in achieving their educational, social, recreational, and emotional goals within their community. Supports include attending to individuals' physical and behavioral support requirements and liaising with the Program Facilitator, Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager. Reporting directly to the designated Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager, the Community Support Worker plays a crucial role in supporting community integration.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Implementing and evaluating community-based recreational, social and, educational activities.
- Supporting individuals to participle in identified activities.
- Providing guidance with life skills, social skills and employment related skills.
- Providing emotional support to individuals and monitoring their wellbeing.
- Advocating with participants in support of their inclusion in the community
- Modeling appropriate behavior.
- Using positive behavioral supports at all times for the safety of individuals served, community members, yourself, and other support team members.
- Communicating progress, changes or concerns regularly to the Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager.
- Communicating with the families or caregivers of your schedule as needed (e.g. sick).
- Being part of Person Centered Planning meetings if requested by the individual served.
- Adhering to Lifetime Networks Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Following health and safety standards.
- Administering First Aid as needed.
- Writing Critical Incident Reports.
- Administering medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions
- Recording hours, expenses and mileage in virtual payroll system.
- Supporting continuous quality improvement.
- Other tasks assigned by Program Coordinator or delegate.

**Qualifications**:

- Double Vaccinated against COVID 19.
- Post
- secondary certification related to support for people with developmental disabilities or related experience
- Experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities
- Class 5 driver license, clean driver’s abstract, and personal vehicle are key assets
- Flexible availability
- First Aid Certification required upon hire
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Must be comfortable with personal care

**Job Skill and Abilities**:

- Ability to demonstrate use of positive behavior supports.
- Ability to address the physical support needs of individuals.
- Ability to de-escalate a situation.
- Ability to demonstrate written and verbal reporting skills.
- Ability to document and monitor the progress of individuals.
- Ability to demonstrate effective time and general management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate effective use of interpersonal communication skills.

**Characteristics**:

- Personable and engaging
- Positive
- Collaborative
- Reliable & Consistent
- Warm & Friendly
- Professional
- Self-directed
- **LIFETIME NETWORKS IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE EMPLOYER We look forward to hearing from you.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.76 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-11
Expected start date: 2024-10-21

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