Independent Living Support

About Us:
Lantz Residential Programs is a not-for-profit organization that operates three small option homes and an ILS Program in the East Hants area, offering varying levels of support. The independent living (ILS) program fosters individual choice, social inclusion, enhances quality of life, and offers the opportunity to provide skills needed to help individuals live in their communities. If you want to be part of a vibrant community and you are interested in making a real difference, we want you

**Purpose of Position**:
The Independent Living Support Program is to promote independence, self-reliance, security, and social inclusion. This is done by assisting a participant to maximize independence in the areas of daily living, such as maintaining a household, laundry, shopping, and baking, preparing meals, transportation for community access, recreational, leisure, volunteer, and work activities.

Support Workers create person-centered programs that offer positive and meaningful experiences, enabling participants to explore and learn within their environment and community. The ILS program is committed to enhancing the quality of life by fostering independence.

**D**aily Responsibilities:
Employees are expected to:

- Promote an environment of trust, safety, and well-being for all participants.
- Encourage independence
- Seek out resources and opportunities to develop skills
- Support participants with daily living skills
- Assist a participant with the promotion and maintenance of their health and wellness
- Recognize the potential of a participant and facilitate opportunities for their continuing growth and personal development.
- Assist a participant in building and maintaining connections and relationships with family, friends, and other community members and resources.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**
- Program and activity development and adaptation
- Working independently
- Great Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills

**SOFT SKILLS**
- Compassionate
- Enthusiastic
- Creative
- Adaptive/Flexible
- Team Work
- Motivated
- Positive Attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Patience
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Stress Management

**PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

Employee expected to:

- Promote independence and Choice in all daily decision-making.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Punctual, and use sick time when appropriate.
- Maintain the confidentiality regarding the organization and individuals supported.
- Represent the organization professionally in all situations.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to perform all physical duties of the job
- Able to lift up to 30lbs (13.60kg) repetitively
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract, and reliable transportation.
- Criminal record and Vulnerable sector check required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Completion of a community college or university program in human services, disability support, or equivalent.
- Work or Volunteer experience supporting individuals with Physical and/or intellectual disabilities
- Completion of the 7 core competency training required by the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. (Standard First Aid/CPR, Fire and Life safety, Medication Awareness, Crisis intervention, Positive principles and practices of behavior support, Health and Personal care, and Individualized planning. (We can discuss)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team under the direction of the Supervisor, Executive Director, or Designate

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $21.00-$25.70 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person