Community Based Support Worker
2 months ago
Program: Community Based Services
**Reports to**:Program Manager
**Purpose of Position**:To empower and support participants with disabilities as valued and participating citizens in inclusive communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Experience:
High School certificate (minimum) or equivalent
One year experience providing support to people with disabilities
OR
A relevant combination of education and/or experience, combined with general suitability
Skills and Knowledge:
- experience and/or knowledge of issues affecting people with disabilities
- commitment to values and philosophy of NSDRC
- commitment to team building principles
- effective written and oral skills
- well-developed communication skills
- flexibility, reliability, punctuality
- ability to deal with stress and change
- problem solving abilities
- effective time management
- ability to receive and respond to feedback
**Requirements**:
- Employee Provided_
- Criminal Record Search(es) *
- Copy of Government Issued Photo ID
- Current Emergency Level First Aid
- Negative TB Test, or a clear chest x-ray
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (for working with adults)
- Valid Drivers License and Driving Record (_if specifically required for position_) *
- Sponsored by NSDRC_
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- Privacy and Information Sharing (CLBC, MCFD on-line training)
**Responsibility**
**1.0 Direct Service and Support**
1.1 Complete and implement Person Focused Plan (PFP) in conjunction with the participant.
1.2 Monitor’s participant’s progress and well-being. Provides suggestions for the modification of participant’s PFP.
1.3 Be familiar with and creatively implement SMART Goals.
1.4 Assist participant to access community services and resources that relate to their goals.
1.5 Assist participant to identify, pursue and to expand upon their age appropriate interests and activities linking them to the community.
1.6 Assist participant in home to work on life skills and house management skills as directed.
1.7 Demonstrate initiative with other employees in duties as well as assisting other employees when needed.
1.8 Familiarity with participant's neighbourhood, the recreational facilities and community resources within the neighbourhood and facilitate participation and use of those facilities and resources.
1.9 Provides emotional support and feedback to participants (and their families/networks, if applicable).
1.10 Provides life skills and behaviour support training to participants. Facilitates physical, recreational and social activities.
1.11 Provides participant with a positive role model.
1.12 Recognizes potential crisis situations, evaluates situation accurately; and develops strategies to deal with situations; and informs the Program Manager when an incident occurs.
1.13 Attend and participate in all meetings and scheduled appointments.
1.14 Maintain regular communication with Program Manager.
1.15 Listen and respond to family/support network’s wishes regarding the participant.
1.16 Understand the participant’s needs and learning style.
1.17 Adhere to approved work schedule, maintain punctuality and work authorized hours.
1.18 Ensure clean-up of communal spaces after each shift and submit checklist after shift.
1.19 Other duties as assigned.
**Responsibility**
**2.0 Administration**
2.1 Emergency information of the participant to be carried when working.
2.2 Completes and submits accurate SMART Goal Worksheets and SMART Goal Reports.
2.3 Completes shift notes on ShareVision after each shift.
2.4 Ensure attendance is completed on ShareVision after each club session.
2.5 Accurately submit worked hours on Dayforce after every shift.
2.6 Submit approved financial expenditure receipts to Program Manager for reimbursement each week.
2.7 Accurately complete mileage on Dayforce for Program Manager approval.
2.9 Complete any additional documentation or reporting as requested.
**Responsibility**
**3.0 Quality Assurance**
3.1 Treat participant with dignity and respect.
3.2 Maintain professional boundaries.
3.3 Follow all Association Policies and Procedures
3.4 Follow appropriate opening and closing procedures in all program sites.
3.5 Participate in internal and external professional development.
3.6 Maintain a professional, courteous and respectful manner with all team members, the participant & their family/support network.
3.7 Establish and maintain communication and positive relationships with participants, their support network and community members.
**Responsibility**
**4.0 Community Building & Liaison**
4.1 Participate on committees, networks and working groups as directed
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $25.95-$29.76 per hour
Expected hours: 8.00 per week
Schedule:
- Every Weekend
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-11-23
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