Community Support Specialist

2 months ago


Canada Collage HR Full time $26 - $30
Job Title: Community Support Worker

Join our team as a Community Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with diverse abilities.

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to support adults with diverse abilities to reach their potential and enhance their quality of life. As a Community Support Worker, you will build relationships and social skills, encourage meaningful and rewarding community connections, and engage clients in recreational activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support adults with diverse abilities to reach their potential and enhance their quality of life
  • Build relationships and social skills with clients
  • Encourage meaningful and rewarding community connections
  • Engage clients in recreational activities, including sports, crafts, and community participation
  • Transport clients in agency vans to activities
  • Encourage individuals to participate in food preparation, following Safe Food Handling standards
  • Support clients with mobility challenges, including assisting with walkers, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, etc.
  • Monitor personal care and health needs and perform personal care as needed
  • Collaborate with participants, their caregivers, and other professionals to provide a holistic support system
  • Recognize risks, take preventative measures, and respond to emergencies using de-escalation and therapeutic intervention skills
  • Administer medication as needed, adhering to agency medication policies and procedures
Requirements:
  • Community or School Support Worker Certificate, a Diploma is an asset
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and cognitive diverse abilities
  • Identify and organize creative recreational and community inclusion activities for participants
  • Support the enhancement of life skills
  • Provide personal care as required
  • Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's license (or equivalent) and safe driving record
What We Offer:
  • Extended Health Care Benefits, including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc.
  • Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5%, to be used on unworked stat days
  • Community involvement and wellbeing activities
  • Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
  • Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us.



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