Multiple Complex Needs Worker

_**Lifetime Networks**_is a not for profit society that offers support to people with developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and disabilities under the Autism Spectrum. We see a future where people with disabilities live safely in their communities, where they can fulfill their potential and enjoy lifelong friendships and support. _

**Job Summary**:
The Multiple Complex Needs Support Workers assists individuals to meet their educational, social, recreational, and emotional goals in their community. On a day-to-day basis, the MCN Support Workers addresses individuals’ physical and behavioural support needs and communicate directly with the Program Coordinator and/or Program Director and the individual’s family/primary caregiver. The MCN Support Workers reports to the assigned Program Coordinator.

**Hours**:

- Monday-Wednesday 9:30am-3:30pm

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Providing services for people facing multiple complex needs.
- Planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating community-based recreational, social and, educational activities.
- Encouraging and facilitating participation in activities; providing guidance and instruction.
- Providing skill-building to individuals such as life skills, social skill and employment related skills; models appropriate behaviour
- Using positive behavioural supports at all times to ensure the safety of individuals served, community members, yourself, and other support team members.
- Responding to crises or emergencies in accordance with established policies, behaviour support and safety plans.
- Communicating progress, changes or concerns regularly to the Program Coordinator and/or Program Director.
- Communicating with the families or caregivers of the individuals served.
- Documenting the supports provided and the individual’s progress.
- Maintaining related records and producing reports as required.
- Participating in the creation and implementation of Person Centred Plans.
- Following health and safety standards.
- Administering medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions.
- Recording hours and shifts worked in virtual payroll system.
- Participating in staff meetings.
- Attending professional development opportunities as assigned.
- Other tasks assigned by the Coordinator, Manager and/or Program Director.

**Qualifications**:

- Double Vaccinated against COVID 19.
- Post-secondary certification related to support for people with developmental disabilities or related experience.
- Experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities.
- Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours as asset.
- A valid Class 5 Driver License, with a clean driver’s abstract and personal vehicle, are key assets.
- Flexible availability.
- First Aid Certification required upon hire.
- Clear Criminal Record Check.
- Comfortable providing Personal Care Supports.
- Physically able to assist with mobility.

**MCN Workers Demonstrate**:

- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Effective analytical skills when in a difficult/challenging situation
- Sound judgment
- The ability to function independently
- Initiative and independence
- Capacity for stress tolerance,
- Job specific knowledge

**Characteristics**:

- Personable and engaging
- Positive
- Collaborative
- Self-directed
- Reliable
- Warm and friendly
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working one-on-one with individuals supported
- Compassionate
- Respectful
- **LIFETIME NETWORKS IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE EMPLOYER We look forward to hearing from**_

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

Pay: From $26.44 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-18
Expected start date: 2025-09-02