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Duties and responsibilities:
Provides individual and group assistance to individuals with varying abilities, in accordance to their Personal Program Plan and/or Comprehensive Behavior Support Plan in both facility and community based settings. Assist with implementing programs and activities for individuals within a day program and in the areas of life skills and work skills development and recreational and leisure activities. Duties include:
- Collaborate with the Day Program team to provide quality programs and activities for clients in the Day Program
- Assist with the supervision of clients while participating in community and/or in-centre activities
- Provide training and support for clients within the Day Program including responsible role modeling and counseling
- Assist with personal care as required
- Transport clients to community activities
- Maintain client documentation including attendance, personal program plans and communication books according to agency standards.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- First Aid and CPR certification would be an asset
Experience:
- Experience working with people with varying abilities and challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of lifting techniques and transfers
Skills:
- Effective time management skills, problem solving and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks