Community Access Worker, Epic Program

7 months ago

Red Deer, Canada Cosmos Group of Companies Full time

**Required days of week, Tuesdays, Thurdsays and Fridays (8-4pm)**

**About Us**:
Cosmos Group of Companies is a unique multi-faceted organization, in that we are a non-profit human services organization and we operate for-profit businesses including Bottle Depots and other social enterprise pursuits.

Cosmos Community Support Services Ltd - This not-for-profit agency facilitates community-based recreation, volunteer training, and employment services to persons with a developmental disability in central region. With a wealth of community partners, our clients benefit from vast employment & volunteer opportunities. Our agency also hosts the Dream Catchers Toastmasters Club; the first club to be formed and operated by persons with a developmental disability.

**Our Mission**

Cosmos Group of Companies provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enhance personal quality of life and promote recognition of individual value.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assists individuals with identifying recreational, leisure, volunteer and educational activities.
- Facilitate outings.
- Determine individual’s desires and abilities.
- Consider peer compatibility, age appropriateness, safety concerns, individual, group contract hours and monthly expense allotment.
- Developing and distributing individual calendars.

**Encourage participation in activities by acting as a role model.**
- Assist and facilitate in the preparation and provision of equipment and supplies necessary for activities, i.e.: tickets, sports equipment, craft supplies, baking goods, etc.
- Assist and facilitate in the booking of facilities and transportation requirements, i.e.: gym, curling rink, bus, etc.
- Participates alongside the individuals being supported. Taking part in activities such as swimming, bowling, and outdoor activities inclement weather.

**Develops and maintains volunteer and educational sites.**
- Administer assessments.
- Develop placements as required.
- Complete required documentation, i.e.: placement job analysis, placement procedure checklist, task analysis.
- Provide on-site tours to determine compatibility.
- Ensure individuals, guardians, residential support workers are aware of placement expectations regarding dress codes, hygiene, work habits, skills, hours of volunteering, etc.
- Provide transportation training to and from placements.
- Provide on-site training and establish natural supports for fading.
- Consult with Program Coordinator regarding concerns within volunteer and educational sites.

**Provide guidance to enhance social independence.**
- Accessing opportunities to further challenge individual’s capacities.
- Provide support and guidance in accessing the community, i.e.: restaurants, recreational facilities, public buildings, etc.
- To provide holistic supports, in a person centered manner, that includes supporting each person’s right to explore and be educated about sexuality, and to subsequently enjoy a lifestyle unique to their values.

**Monitors individual hours and expenditures**
- Documentation and submission of individual hours and expenses individual hours and expenses.
- Monitor monthly individual hours.

**Prepares and delivers individual reports and complete required documentation.**
- Write daily log-notes based on goals, activities, and participation.
- Prepare and distribute quarterlies based on individual goals upon request.
- Develop and present service plans.
- Assist with the development of behavior management strategies, reports and programs as
- Establish and maintain individual files.
- Complete paperwork for individual referrals and facilitate process.

**Additional Expectations**:

- Attend team, agency and committee meetings as schedule permits.
- Promotes individual empowerment and independence by offering choices, teaching self-advocacy, and problem solving skills. Update and maintain knowledge regarding community resources and activities.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with clients, co-workers, guardians, Community Service Coordinators, residential agencies, volunteer placements, and all stakeholders.
- Provide emotional support to individuals to assist them in expressing their feelings, desires, and frustrations.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards and practices at all times.
- Be an active team member and remain open to suggestions. Empower team members through positive feedback and utilizing strengths and expertise. Participate in the facilitation of change, transition, and conflict resolution with individuals and team.
- Perform other duties as assigned related to the daily operation of Cosmos Community Support Services Ltd. This may include, but not be limited to, working in other departments including the depots to assist in the delivery of quality service.

**Education, Experience and Qualifications**:

- One year post-secondary education in Human Services or equivalent.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a related field.

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