Community Support Worker-pt, Moose Jaw

**ABOUT US**

Turning Leaf Support Services is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing crisis and treatment services to those experiencing intellectual challenge and mental illness.

Our services are provided by caring, skilled community members that are dedicated to helping those experiencing intellectual challenge and mental illness. Our employees are deeply committed to working with participants in addressing the seemingly insurmountable obstacles they face every day: addiction, discrimination, homelessness, poverty, stigma, isolation, and loneliness. Turning Leaf Support Services builds trusting relationships with people, helping them engage a process of change and providing a sense of hope.

Being a part of the Turning Leaf family means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives every day. The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life’s purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf Support Services provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader, that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers, and so our participants receive the best possible support services to help them live the life they imagine for themselves.

**COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER JOB SUMMARY**

The Community Support Worker will provide our person-centered supports to participants who live within the community in various living arrangements. Community Support Workers will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making healthy life choices.

Community Support Workers will work closely with and report to the Community Support Clinical Case Managers and Supervisors to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Cover letter and updated resume
- 18 years of age or older
- Available days/evenings/weekends 15 - 25 hours p/week (Part time)
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than three months)
- Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
- Valid class 5 drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset
- Minimum two years direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
- Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset
- Three employment references

**QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Turning Leaf Community Support Workers must possess the capacity to be aware of and control one’s own emotions. Moreover, Community Support Workers must be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports.
- Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in conflict with the law
- De-escalating aggressive behavior
- Conflict resolution skills
- Aptitude towards managing crisis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Administration or Management is considered as asset

**COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER BENEFITS**
- Health Benefits (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- GRRSP Program (optional)
- Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time
- Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training (First Aid/CPR, NVCI, VPA, etc.)

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

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you eligible to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)