Community Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada St Full time

About St.Amant

St.Amant is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive programs and services across Manitoba, supporting over 1600 individuals with developmental disabilities and autism, along with their families. Our commitment lies in delivering person-centered and family-oriented support through tailored programs and services, guided by our core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence, and Respect.

Program Overview:

Our Respite and Family Support Services offer essential out-of-home respite options for families with children who have significant disability-related care needs. This service is designed for families lacking the resources to implement a self-managed respite plan, providing them with a much-needed break.

The 24-hour staffed home delivers planned and regular out-of-home respite for children and youth aged 10 to 17 years who are not in care and are living with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or Autism. This comprehensive service also extends enhanced support to families and their children, which may include occupational therapy, behavioral support training, and counseling, aimed at empowering families to continue parenting their children at home.

Position Overview:

Under the guidance of the Coordinator, Team Leader, and clinical staff, the Treatment Staff in Community Respite Services is responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in a manner that:

  • Promotes high-quality healthcare, support, and treatment for individuals.
  • Ensures services are effective, efficient, holistic, and uphold the dignity and safety of each person.
  • Incorporates education, training, and work opportunities.
  • Facilitates the achievement of personal outcomes.

The role involves implementing treatment procedures and programs through direct, mediated, or consultative service delivery models. This is achieved through intense collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, where the Treatment Staff is responsible for collecting and analyzing relevant data for the residence.

Qualifications:

Educational:

  • Grade XII Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid.
  • Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset.
  • Successful completion of St.Amant training requirements during the probationary period.

Professional:

  • A minimum of two years' experience providing services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Experience supporting children is preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals in crisis is an asset.
  • Knowledge of basic nutrition and household management skills.

Personal:

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical and emotional stability to support individuals' needs and respond to challenging behaviors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Treatment Staff is responsible for providing residential and support services within assigned areas, ensuring the implementation of treatment plans determined by an interdisciplinary team. Quality service is demonstrated through professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, and ethical awareness.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing personal care assistance as needed.
  • Encouraging individuals to develop new relationships and engage in community activities.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of Daily Activity Schedules.
  • Conducting assessments and implementing developmental training programs.
  • Recording and reporting relevant information according to program policies.
  • Liaising with external agencies and community resources as per treatment plans.

The above information outlines the general nature of this position and is not intended to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization, and proficiency in both official languages (French/English) is considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check.

St.Amant is committed to equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the individuals we support, including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

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