Community Support Worker - Aurora, Canada - Teen Challenge Canada

Teen Challenge Canada

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Aurora, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Note: This is a full-time position directly reporting to the Centre Director; pay rate as agreed, based on experience, expertise, and applicable education.

The primary responsibility of the Community Support Worker is to provide support to the clients at Teen Challenge Canada.

The incumbent works with the clients in all areas of personal development, growth, life skills, as well as social and spiritual activities to enable the clients to attain his/her full potential.

Responsibilities include:

promoting an environment that is supportive, nurturing, healthy and safe, while helping to ensure that the physical needs of clients are met.

Responsible for proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, and all other documentation as required.

WHO WE ARE
Teen Challenge Canada Inc.

operates 12-month in-residence alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation programs, for adults 18+ years, with centres located in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

We offer help and hope to those struggling with alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs through a proven faith-based program.

Those struggling with addiction, their family and friends, begin their restoration at Teen Challenge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Willingness and ability to work in a manner that aligns with the mission, vision, and core values of Teen Challenge Canada
Promote an environment and program that is both supportive and nurturing
Involvement in the planning and implementation of the program schedule in conjunction with team members and other staff
Support the efforts to promote the clients' spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in program activities where necessary
Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with clients coping with addictions
Maintain a safe, clean and harmonious environment for clients and staff
Effectively communicate with clients and program team members to ensure coordinated and consistent approaches to clients are applied
Endeavour to develop strong positive rapport with both staff and clients
Ensure the accuracy of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, and other pertinent documentation as necessary
Administer medication to clients in accordance with established policies
Responsible for assisting with any type of client and facility emergencies that may arise during the shift
Responsible for transportation of clients to and from specific destinations including, but not limited to: programming sites, doctor's appointments, planned activities, church, and other destinations as required
Attend and participate in all staff meetings while on duty
Enter client information and shift reports into Teen Challenge's CMS
Develop a thorough understanding of Teen Challenge's Learning Opportunities Program and enforce it when necessary