Direct Support Key Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Trailblazers Life Choices Inc.

Trailblazers Life Choices Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

DUTIES
Disability Key Support Worker is responsible for the ongoing direct support for people accessing Trailblazers Life Choices Inc. Leisure Services.

This includes relationship-building, getting to know the person, setting up goals, following up on and documenting peoples' accomplishments, participating in meetings, being a liaison between caregivers and our agency, as well as ensuring peoples' safety both within and outside of our facilities.

Disability Key Support Worker is expected to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the team.

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

_High Work Standards_**:work ethic, attention to detail, time management, task completion, consistency, follow up, coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behavior

- _Personal Management/ Development Skills_**:accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback
- _Professional Skills_**:interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory:

Positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right / responsibility to define and pursue their life choices, and pursue active participation and involvement in the community.

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A valid Class 5 (I or F) Driver License with clear driving abstract and reliable transportation

First Aid/CPR Certificate
Satisfactory criminal record check, driver abstract, child abuse registry check and adult abuse registry check
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Knowledge of basic health and safety rules
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalency.
Strong written and verbal communication;
Good interpersonal skills.

Preferred

Minimum of 6 months of experience providing services to people with disabilities
Crisis Prevention Intervention, Medication Administration, Proactive Procedures and Behavioral Strategies, Foundations and Disabilities Training
Certificate in Disability and Community Support
Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, selfhelp, etc.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

An applicant who is offered an employment, must provide a current (not older than 3 months) and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $17.00 per hour

Benefits: