Community Rehabilitation Worker

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Community Rehabilitation Worker II is an experienced direct support role in the field, providing direct support to individuals with disabilities as well as participating in assessment, person centred planning and plan implementation. While many of the core activities are similar to those of a Community Rehabilitation Worker I, their application is typically relative to more complicated and/or specialized situations or environments. The role typically requires additional specialized education/training and more extensive experience to provide support in more complex circumstances, as well as cover a broader range of service and support options. In some cases, the Community Rehabilitation Worker II will focus activities within a particular area of service/support and/or coordination of other less experienced service providers, but without full supervisory responsibility.

The primary responsibilities for this role are as follows:

· Participate with the individual and the individual's support network as appropriate to facilitate and support the development and documentation of individualized, person centred plans and facilitate intra-group communication. In general terms, the plans will focus on individual development, community disability/development, behavior management and/or personal care. This includes following the individual's leads, and/or the leads of the family – particularly for minor children, to accommodate and support their personal goals and choices to the extent possible.

· Facilitate, in more complex situations, without full supervisory accountability and authority, the implementation of support plans and facilitate intra-group communication.

· Assist, support and encourage individuals to exercise their right and responsibility to make life choices and participate actively in meaningful, respectful and authentic relationships that align with and support their goals and aspirations.

· Be aware of the individual's physical, social and recreational environments, and take action to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion; and, when it is appropriate, request assistance and/or refer to more experienced resources.

· Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices and operational protocols; this includes being aware of and adhering to ethical standards and guidelines, and medical protocols and standing orders relative to medication and other remedies.

· Assist, support and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf, when appropriate and necessary, to have their needs met; and, when appropriate, assist and support the individual's desires, aspirations and life choices through interaction and advocacy within the individual's social network.

· Assist, support and encourage individuals to achieve their personal goals through the development of basic living and related skills, with a view to enhancing the individual's confidence, competence and participation within their social network (community, social, recreational, etc.). This includes both supporting the individual's life skill development.

· Assist individuals to develop personal home living skills and, when required, participate directly in the care and maintenance of the individual's home living environment.

· Develop and implement marketing approaches for employment, recreational and other social interaction opportunities, with a view to creating a broader spectrum of options and natural supports within the community.

· Act as a social, recreational and/or employment role model and coach to assist the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community and/or in an employment or volunteer setting. This includes assisting and being a role model for employers and others within the social network.

· Assist employers and others in the individual's social network to create and maintain a safe and open environment for maximum participation.

· Maintain clear, objective records; complete required reports and other documentation.

· Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful manner with individuals, families, guardians, staff and community representatives.

· Work effectively in a collaborative, team oriented environment.

· Undertake special tasks, projects and/or other assignments, including representing the agency/organization on province wide committees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$25.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with individuals with complex needs?
• Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate?
• Do you have a recent Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Search?

Experience:

• Full-Time: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person