Community Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Turning Leaf Support Services

Turning Leaf Support Services

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community.

Turning Leaf's support is customized to every individual's needs and risk level.

We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.

WHO WE SUPPORT

The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become barriers to living safely and independently in the community.

Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the barriers our participants face every day.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Being a part of the Turning Leaf family means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people's lives every day.

The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life's purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers.

We are an organization that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect.
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New Hire Incentive Program:
Full/Part-Time new hires will receive a $200 bonus after six months of employment_

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER JOB SUMMARY

The Community Support Worker will provide our person-centered supports to participants who live within the Western Manitoba Region in various living arrangements.

Community Support Workers will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making healthy life choices.

Community Support Workers will work closely with and report to the Community Support Clinical Case Managers and Supervisors to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

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Currently seeking availablity Monday to Friday ranging from 9am to 5pm._

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Cover letter and updated resume
18 years of age or older
Available anytime hours p/week (Full time)
Available anytime hours p/week (Part time)
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check (no older than three months)
Valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset
Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
Minimum two years direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset
Three employment references

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Turning Leaf Community Support Workers must possess the capacity to be aware of and control one's own emotions.

Moreover, Community Support Workers must be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf's person-centered supports.

Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in conflict with the law

Deescalating aggressive behavior
Conflict resolution skills
Aptitude towards managing crisis
Excellent written and oral communication skills
General knowledge of electronic reporting

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain uptodate files on participants (static and dynamic information).
Maintain daily process notes on Support Worker activities and multisystem interactions
Write incident reports in collaboration with Clinical Case Management
Oversee and maintain an awareness of cumulative health care of the participant (including general practitioner, dentist, ear and eye specialists, and psychiatrist appointments).
Report atrisk participant activities verbally (including via telephone) and in writing to Case Management
In conjunction with Clinical Case Manager/Clinical Supervisor, engage participants in a process of goal setting, planning and acquisition as it pertains to living safely and independently in the community.
Implement recreation/leisure programs
Other duties as assigned

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER BENEFITS