Community Support Worker - Kincardine, Canada - Community Living Kincardine & District

Community Living Kincardine & District

Verified Company

Kincardine, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Community Living Kincardine & District is looking to hire a part-time Community Support Worker at around 12 hours per week in the Community Participation Supports & Services (CPSS) program.

Community Support Workers at Community Living Kincardine & District assist individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their support plans, including living active lives in our community.

Our staff have helped individuals settle into new homes, plant and harvest in our community gardens, participate in awareness events at local public schools, and join public speaking workshops that took them on the air to share their stories Our staff also help individuals to reach their own personal goals like starting music lessons, participating in art classes, or learning how to ride a horse.

If you believe that individuals of all abilities belong and should have an equal opportunity to participate in the community, CLKD is a place where you can work to _inspire possibilities _for all of the individuals we support

Responsibilities:

Assist individuals to reach goals set out in the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Identify activities or programs within the community that match the interest of the individual and/or goal of their ISP
Be involved with proactive planning to identify and support activities of choice for each individual in areas of leisure, recreation, education, employment, volunteerism, and personal enrichment
Provide cognitive, social and/or emotional support using a personcentered approach.
Promote a safe environment for both staff and supported individuals.

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

Applicants with a Developmental Service Worker Diploma are preferred, and experience in the Developmental Services field or comparable postsecondary education in a relevant field is an asset or Personal Support Worker certification/ diploma (2 year program preferred).
Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, as well as on a callin basis.
Other requirements include: a current criminal record check, valid G Driver's License, use of a reliable adequately insured vehicle, and a valid First Aid/CPR certificate.

Compensation and Benefits:

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Competitive Wages; entry level positions start at $26.

25 per hour:

Paid multiday orientation (infield training).
Ongoing skills training opportunities; CLKD is a learning organization that evaluates its work, employs best practices and is innovative in its approaches.
Strong organizational culture; CLKD continually values and recognizes the contributions of staff and volunteers, fosters strong team approaches, and is honest and inviting in its communication practices.
Supportive Leadership; 24/7 oncall support system in place.
Community Living Kincardine & District is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to advise in advance if accommodation is required._

Job Type:
Permanent Part-Time, Call-In

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Salary:
From $26.25 per hour

Benefits: