Community Support Worker
1 week ago
**Posting date**: December 10, 2024
**Closing date**: Open until filled
**Classification**: Community Support Worker
**Grid level**: 10
**Please note**:This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires union membership.
**Organizational Focus**
Since 1989, Island Crisis Care Society has operated with a missional heart to support the most vulnerable in our community; to meet individuals in need, where they are and without judgement and aim to restore hope, dignity, and community connections in meaningful ways. While we continue to grow with new and innovative programs that seek to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, we remain faithful to our founding mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another”.
Within our large team of front line, management, and administrative staff, we seek to develop the core values of care, compassion and heart found in the faith-centered roots of our organization by building an inclusive team that reflects our diverse community so that we can serve those in need in relevant and meaningful ways.
**About the Program**
The Drop-In Centre is a new initiative of ICCS, aimed to provide support and care to those in need in the downtown core of Nanaimo. The site will operate year-round, 7 days a week, from 11am-6pm and will provide a safe space for people experiencing homelessness to access services, seek day-time shelter and connect with other community resources, including housing options.
**Position Purpose**
A Support Worker carries out their duties to create a professional and therapeutic environment with quality support for vulnerable adults. This contributes in a meaningful way to the ICCS mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting of the love of God in loving one another.”
**Key Responsibilities**
- Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for clients (program participants). Documents, implements and provides input into the evaluation of the program.
- Assists with providing life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements personal service plans.
- Participates in various client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
- Assists program participants to function more independently within the program space and in the community. Assists clients with daily life skills, social skills and/or behaviour management. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as organization and de-cluttering, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.
- Provides emotional support and feedback to guests and their families.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
- In programs where a dedicated cook is not on staff, prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions, in accordance with safety and health standards and the menu plan.
- Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as clients’ aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
- Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
- Assists with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties. Provides input to counsellor, professional, with regard to the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents’ objectives. Contributes to the evaluation of residents’ progress and prepares reports.
- Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks, daily activities on guests.
- Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
- When required, assists with residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
- Performs other related duties as required.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
- Diploma in a related human / social service field.
**Training and Experience**
- One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
**Required Licenses/Certificates**:
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- FOODSAFE Level 1
- Naloxone Administration
- WHMIS 2015
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
- Successful Criminal Record Review for Vulnerable people
**Competencies**
**Core Competencies**
- Heart
- Compassion
- Integrity
**Specialized Competencies**
- Conflict management
- Dependability
- Interpersonal skills
- Job knowledge
- Boundary strength
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
- Possesses a high level of knowledge regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, tr
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