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

Community Living Kincardine & District

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Kincardine, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Community Support Worker (Part-Time Weekends) - Residential
Community Support Workers assist individuals, using a person-directed approach, with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their support plans.

Community Living Kincardine & District is recruiting applicants from the Developmental Services or Human Services fields, who are looking for a rewarding career in supporting individuals to achieve their goals and actively participate in their community.

This position is for a
part-time Community Support Worker with an average of 8 hours of mostly weekend work scheduled per week, with the option of picking up additional call-in shifts, within our Residential location to increase your earning power.

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:

Support individuals in their daily routines, as determined by their support plans.
Provide personal care and cognitive, social and/or emotional support using a personcentered/ directed approach.
Offer support to enable individuals to be selfsufficient and to nurture selfdetermination.
Provide flexible, quality supports to assist individuals to discover inclusive, community options where possible.
Provide assistance with a variety of household activities, and meal preparation, as required.
Maintain effective, open communication with Individuals receiving support, coworkers, families, external service providers, and Supervisor.
Provide quality support consistent with Agency Policies & Procedures, Mission, Vision & Values, and Ministry of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS) requirements.
Promote a safe environment for both staff and supported individuals.
Ability to work and contribute in a team environment

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

Preference given to those who have a minimum 2 years' experience in the Human Services field or Post-Secondary School diploma in a related field.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Must be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check.
Valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence and able to utilitize your personal, adequately insured vehicle (proof of minimum $1million liability insurance) for work purposes.
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate (or obtained within first three months of hire).
Access to a mobile device that can accept texts; indicating when work shifts are available.

Compensation and Benefits:

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Competitive Wages; entry level positions start at $26.25 per hour for day shift and $20.42 per hour for overnight (sleep) shift
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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 Team
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._