Community Support Worker

Do you want to be part of a great team where you can utilize your skillset while helping people live fuller, meaningful lives within our community?
If so, we'd love to hear from you
The Organization Community Living Algoma is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities so they can live full lives and be inclusive members of their own communities. They serve that mission by offering a broad range of personalized supports and services, closely aligned with the individual goals of supported people including choice of where they want to live, learn, work and enjoy their leisure time.   CLA was founded in 1954 by parents of children with developmental disabilities who were concerned about the future teaching and inclusion of their children.  We have continued that focus on supporting people to enjoy life in the community for over sixty years.   Operating residential homes, Community based homes, Supported Independent Living, Community participation supports, Employment, Urgent Response and Volunteer Services, the agency provides support to over 500 individuals and families each year.
As a Community Support Worker, at CLA, you can expect to:
Pursue and establish integrated community-based supports, partnerships and connections based on the goals and aspirations of people you are supporting. You will be responsive by providing opportunities that include but are not limited to cultural, social, spiritual, leisure and recreational. Responsible for implementing, developing, maintaining, and monitoring people's outcomes. You are required to maintain accurate and up to date information in AIMS, and other various reporting procedures as directed by Manager.
·       Be able to work with people we support, their families, friends, other staff and community partners ·       Be comfortable in interacting with community partners ·       Be patient ·       Flexible: example- with the schedule, if someone changes their mind that day, being able to go with the flow in what they want to do; another example is with transportation- picking up vehicles at other locations ·       Creative thinking to explore volunteer opportunities ·       Be able to balance many different schedules ·       Planning and working on community goals with people supported ·       Ability to match a person's interests with resources, activities and events available in the community ·       Energetic ·       Confidence to advocate for a person's choices
Duties and Responsibilities: ·       Promotes and demonstrates the Vision, Goal and Priority Statements and Mission Statement of the Association within the workplace and in the community.  ·       Is aware of and abides by relevant government legislation, Algoma Health Unit, policies, procedures and practices of Community Living Algoma. ·       Facilitates the development of support networks for each person and promotes the involvement of family, friends and community members in the person's life. ·       Support people to develop decision making skills and exercise choice. ·       Ensures an understanding of the status of priority outcomes of each person supported. ·       Ability to maintain and support new and existing community connections and partnerships (Culture, Music, Theater, Volunteer Placements). ·     Supports and encourages peers by providing positive feedback, contributes to and supports team decisions, attends team meetings and accepts constructive feedback. ·       Implements and complies with safe work practices and procedures in compliance with the OHSA, Developmental Services Act, food handling as per Algoma Health Unit and CLA policies and procedures. (this includes, but is not limited to, ensuring of clear exits, snow shoveling, housecleaning, cooking, etc.) ·       Reports all unsafe conditions and hazards, practices, accidents and incidents as outlined in agency health and safety policies. ·       Ensures and respects the integrity of confidential information for every person that is supported and employed by Community Living Algoma. ·     Provides personal care as required by the person receiving support. (this can include, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, repositioning and personal hygiene in a respectful and personalized fashion) ·     Facilitates and/or accompanies people supported to medical, dental and other professional appointments as required. Reports and records all required information, when required. ·       Identifies opportunities to improve support and services to the people we support. ·       Interacts with people supported in a respectful and positive manner including respecting their privacy and dignity. ·       Identifies and attends required training and meetings to enhance personal development. ·       Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance. ·       Performs all other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: ·      Diploma in Human Services with two years direct support experience in a community-based setting, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, ·      Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, Association philosophy, policies, procedures and positive approaches. ·      Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills. ·      Valid standard first aid certificate (St. John Ambulance, Canada or Canadian Red Cross) ·      A valid G driver's license and maintenance of an acceptable driving record is required. ·      Vehicle Required.  If you have a full G driver's license, please attach a copy to your application.
Rate of Pay & Hours of Work Available: ·      $28.12/hour ·      Required to work Day, Afternoon, and Night Shifts ·      Expected to Work on Weekdays, Weekends and Statutory Holiday
Applications from reliable, motivated, value-based applicants welcomed. ·      Any offer made by the Agency will be conditional on proof of vaccination for COVID-19(subject to Human Rights accommodation up to the point of undue hardship) ·      A valid First Aid & CPR Level C certificate is required. ·      French is not required, but would be considered an asset.
We are excited for you to be a part of the CLA team: All People Belong, Join the Journey
Community Living Algoma welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Community Living Algoma is an equal opportunity employer.

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