Community Support Worker(Community Connections and

**COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (**COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (CC) PROGRAM & **SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL) PROGRAM**

**JOIN US FOR A REWARDING CAREER**
- **GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS**:

- **MATCHING RRSP PROGRAM**:

- **COMPETITIVE SALARY**

**NOTE: A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE & VEHICLE IS REQUIRED.**

In the Community Connections program, the worker provides person-centered and flexible supports to individuals in community programming. The worker will work directly with individuals with a developmental disability, physical disability, challenging behaviours and/or a dual diagnosis in helping set goals and in making healthy life choices. Supports are provided in many settings which could include shelters, hospital settings, person's home, agency location, etc.

The SIL program provides support to adults with a developmental disability and/or dual diagnosis (mental health) who live on their own or have a desire to live on their own. Areas of support include all aspects of life skills required to live independently. Daily living supports include banking, budgeting, laundry, shopping, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Other areas of support are medical appointments, home safety, medication help, as well as connecting them with resources and supports in their community.

**Shifts consist of a scheduled rotation with mainly 8 hour shifts, including days/evenings/weekends.**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals. Empower and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
- Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual’s needs.
- Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
- Identify social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community that will meet the individual’s needs. Provide support guidance and instruction to facilitate participation.
- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual. Efficiently plan and maintain a caseload of assigned individuals.
- Perform delegated tasks as directed by professionals, such as administering medications and completing range of motion according to medical professional’s instructions within established agency Policies and Procedures and Individual Support Plans.
- Provide support in areas of personal hygiene while maintaining the individual’s dignity and respect.
- Follow through with the individual’s prescribed dietary needs.
- May have to perform general cleaning duties.
- Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of agency records.
- Ensure completion of administrative work.
- Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, community partners, etc.

**Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required**
- DSW, PSW, or relevant education and experience in the field.
- Experience with individualized plans.
- Cooking and cleaning skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions accordingly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with mínimal information.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

**Conditions of Employment**
- **Possess a valid driver’s licence.**:

- **Access to personal vehicle for work purposes.**:

- Possess a driver’s abstract with less than four minor convictions and no serious convictions.
- Possess valid vehicle insurance.
- Must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Must provide a valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
- Must provide a letter of good health and documentation indicating all up-to-date applicable immunizations.

**_This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency._**

**_Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. _**

**ICSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Health and safety measures in place with respect to COVID-19.

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- First Aid Certifica