One to One Adult Support Worker

5 days ago

Oshawa, Canada Milestone Community Care Full time

This position supports adults transitioning from congregate care to independent living at our residences located in the Durham Region. The Personal Support Worker supports vulnerable and/or at risk adults through individual therapy, and increasing life skills, social networks and safety using harm reduction, therapeutic & behavioural modifcation model. In addition, this position plays a significant role in supporting youth during their community exposure. The Personal Support Worker reports to their assigned manager.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Ensures a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment providing age-approproate activities with adaptions as needed
- Promotes behavioural change and personal growth of adults who are having difficulties coping as a reult of social, emotional, or cognitive delays
- Provides life skills training as per goals set out by the adults and other stakeholders
- Reaches out to adults at times when they are having emotional challenges, assessing their primary needs and taking appropriate action using a non-violent crisis intervention service delivery.
- Works within the adults community to utilize local resources and programs
- Initiates activity groups, related to the specific needs and goals of the adults in our program
- Maintains accurate and current files records as required by the company
- Maintains awareness of community resources and gaps as well as the socio-economic and geographical make-up of the community
- Culture & diversity competent practices
- Adheres to all Milestone Community Care policies and procedures
- Represents Milestone Community Care in a positivie, friendly and professional at all times
- Supports the Mission and represents the Culture of Milestone Community Care

Preferred Qualifications

Post Secondary Education in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Understanding of the challenges facing the adults and their unique and varying needs

Experience creating participant centered plans

Understanding of, and experience working with adults transitioning to independent living

Ability to work a variety of shifts to accomodate appointments, and the need to provide support 365 days per year, 24 hours per week

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt to accomodate developmental needs

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Valid drivers license

Criminal Reference Check and Child Welfare Check

Working Conditions

The position works in a variety of environments including executing programs at multiple locates across the Durham Region including outdoors, community settings, community events, and other locations as deemed appropriate

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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