Casual-relief L2 - Courtenay, Canada - L'Arche Comox Valley

L'Arche Comox Valley
L'Arche Comox Valley
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Courtenay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Community Support Worker/Casual_


Role Description

Responsible to:
_IBC Coordinator, IBC Suites Coordinator and JH House Leader_


L'Arche is an organization in which we share life together based on stated core values, as articulated in our Servant Leadership Model.

Leadership in our roles in L'Arche grows from and is nurtured by a commitment to and understanding of our Identity and Mission.

We understand and demonstrate these values while engaged in any responsibilities associated with our roles. More detailed role responsibilities, performance indicators and expectations can be found in the appropriate Role Guide.


Position Summary:


  • The Community Support Worker facilitates and participates in providing personcentered supports to enable Core people (adults with developmental disabilities) to live meaningful lives in their residential setting and actively participate in the I Belong Centre Programs and/or in the wider community through arts, physical activity, employment, volunteering and other activities._

Major Duties and Responsibilities:


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Full support of the goals of L'Arche and of the activities facilitating the achievement of these goals is expected and a commitment to be in relationship with Community members, participants, and personnel._

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Provide person-centered support to Core persons and facilitate their activities as valued, contributing members of the community._

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Support the development of life skills and competencies that will assist Core persons to pursue and fulfill their goals in work, community and residential settings._

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Support Core persons with personal care and hygiene, emotional support, relationship support, mobility support and the taking of medication on schedule._

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Provide for physical and emotional safety of each person by helping to set appropriate limits and ensuring conformity with all health and safety policies and standards._

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Assist with basic housekeeping tasks, cooking and laundry as needed_

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Other duties as required._


Qualifications, Skills Needed and Position Requirements:

  • _Good communication skills. Strong interpersonal, relationship building, team-oriented and conflict resolution skills._
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Experience and skill working with adults with developmental disabilities._

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Ability to learn skills related to the delivery of the day program and behavior management issues._

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A firm belief and commitment to inclusion, the right for all people to belong, participate and contribute to the community._

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Ability to work independently in unstructured environments and to employ effective time management skills. Able to determine priorities, be self-directed, multi-task, and concentrate in a busy setting and work within timelines_

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High school diploma; 2-year Human Service Worker or related education or job experience preferred_

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Clear Criminal Record Check, Class 5 Driver's License, Valid First Aid-Community Care Level_

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Proficient English_

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Must be eligible to work legally in Canada for the whole duration of the agreement_

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Working Conditions and Physical environment:

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Job Type:
Casual, part time 24 hours._

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Work time will be set one week prior to the next month. _

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Wage to be negotiated based on experience._

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COVID-19 considerations: All workers are asked to be double vaccinated._

  • Start date June 1, 2023_
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