Hindi-speaking Crw

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

**Adult Family Supports & Outreach Services (AFS)** is one of the many services offered by New Directions. AFS provides services for adults living in various settings including the family home, transitional or long-term care facilities. The Community Resource Worker is part of a team responsible for assisting individuals with their personal and day-to-day living needs in their homes and in the community. The role of the Community Resource Worker is to create positive working relationships with those being supported while responding to their unique needs, including physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional.

The schedule details for this position are:
Tuesday 1pm-4pm and Wednesday through Friday 9am-12pm

Responsibilities Include:

- Remaining patient and calm in stressful situations
- Active and willing to participate in physical activities
- Access to a reliable vehicle to transport to various locations in the community
- Self-motivated to work independently in the community while collaborating with the larger team
- Excellent communication with Case Managers and supervisors
- Grocery shopping
- Budgeting
- Assisting with access to medical care
- Creative problem-solving skills

**Requirements**:

- Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Valid First Aid/CPR
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder would be an asset
- Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with access to a vehicle
- Providing assistance with personal care routines, is a requirement from time to time

The salary range for this 24-hour bi-weekly, part-time position is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries._