Casual Community Inclusion Worker

About Willowbridge

Willowbridge Community Services is a not-for-profit organization offering developmental services and counselling across Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara, and Haldimand Norfolk. Here, we believe that everyone deserves relationships, community, and celebration.

About The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic Casual Community Inclusion Worker, who will assist adults and children with a developmental disability, autism, and dual diagnosis by participating in meaningful social inclusion activities in the community and ensuring the provision of trauma and attachment informed services is welcoming and safe.

In this position you are required to provide program participants with a variety of social/recreational opportunities including life skills that support their sensory needs and adaptive strategies to build better outcomes for inclusion. This support is based on the individual’s interests and goals using a person-centered approach. Working under the guidance of the program manager, you will assist individuals to live a good life, develop friendships, feel connected to community, develop a socially valued role, support individuals to independently set goals, develop skills and participate in leisure and social activities. You will also support individuals’ access public transportation, or when necessary, transport clients in your own vehicle.

Why Work for Willowbridge?
- $1000 annual Health Care Spending Account
- Funded professional development, training, and certification opportunities.
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Bringing Change to Life Willowbridge.ca
- A management team that advocates for the wellbeing of staff, clients, and the community.
- Opportunity to be a change-maker in a positive, collaborative workplace that values leadership, innovation, and creativity.

What We’re Looking For:

- College diploma in a social services field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- CPR/First Aid Certificate (or able to obtain one).
- Safety Care Certification (or able to obtain one).
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Strong commitment to supporting individuals in actively participating in their community.
- Able to support individuals in their daily living activities.
- Ability to help plan and carry out activities for individuals and groups.
- Flexibility if participants may require evening/weekend hours.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Must be able to perform manual (1 or 2 person assist) and /or operate mechanical Hoyer lift.
- Knowledge of Passport programs would be an asset.

Please note that Willowbridge requires all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired. We require proof of full vaccination or proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption.

Willowbridge aims to provide a diversity-friendly work environment and particularly encourages people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs to apply. Willowbridge is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. Accommodation in the recruitment process will be provided upon request.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $25.82 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person