Community Support Worker

**JOB POSTING**

**COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (SIL-PROGRAM)**

Camphill Communities Ontario currently has full-time opportunities in our SIL program, to be providing support to individuals in their own homes in a wide variety of living situations within the local community. Regular biweekly hours of 80 hours. The scheduled hours of this position is modified to the needs of the individuals supported, this means the hours would be a combination of days, evenings and weekends.

The positions come with a fully paid premium Extended health care, Dental and RRSP benefits after succesful completion of the probationary period.

**Summary**:
The SIL staff provides supervision and support as needed to people with developmental disabilities in their own homes and within the community to work towards their goals, teaching life skills, community integration and social skills that assist with daily living.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrate a caring, supportive approach that maintains the dignity and integrity of people receiving services.
- Knowledgeable about and experienced in mental health and best practices in supporting people with those concerns
- Knowledge of available and relevant community resources
- Be able to utilize a personal outcome philosophy-based approach to support individuals in making informed choices that lead to successful attainment of their goals and aspirations
- Able to inform Individuals about options, and provide opportunities and experiences, supports the exercise of choice and educates about risks and benefits
- Demonstrated knowledge of Personal Outcome Measures in supporting Individuals to develop a plan and achieve their goals
- Demonstrated Understand the importance of empowering people to support themselves to be healthy, happy and safe
- Perceptiveness and ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically and reasonably.
- Demonstrate initiative, be resourceful and creative.
- Work independently and collaboratively within the team and with the organization.
- Promote practices that are inclusive, respectful and sensitive to diverse communities, including age, culture, and language.
- Monitor and promote practices that support peoples’ health and safety.
- Design, implement and monitor the progress of activity and recreational programs consistent with people’s Support Plans that will enhance the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of people
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Planning skills, flexibility
- Dependability, reliability
- To advocate for and respects confidentiality at all times.
- To maintain all required program records and documentation.
- A willingness to learn with and from people with disabilities
- Be open to continuous learning as required
- Support other relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the supervisor.

**Education and Other Requirements**:

- DSW College Diploma or 2+ year diploma or degree in Human Services from an accredited post-secondary institution with a focus on human development and/or behaviour
- Three (3) years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Must be successfully trained in and possess current certifications in CPR, NVCI, First Aid, and Medication Administration
- A demonstrated maturity and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities within the Camphill Philosophy
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- A valid G driver’s license

Please submit your resume with a cover letter quoting **SIL**

**Salary**: $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle?

**Experience**:

- Community Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location