Job Order Detail

Description

When applying please include competition number 2024-121-PPR-04 in the email subject line.

Supported Living Program Support Worker.
Duties and responsibilities:
-  Assist adults experiencing disability to help them achieve their unique independent living skills, goals, and needs.
-  Teach daily living skills  ie: housework, bus training, menu planning, cooking, budgeting, interpersonal skills
-  Assistance in dealing with community professionals  ie: doctors, landlords, utility contact personnel
-  Assistance in finding housing  ie: phone calls, viewing, landlords, hook-ups, guidance re: choices/availability
-  Finding meaningful activity and/or volunteer opportunities in the community
-  Assist clients to manage socially appropriate behaviours
-  Assist participants with personal care
-  Provide transportation as required
-  Documentation and reporting regularly to the Behaviour Supports Senior Supervisor

Qualifications:
Education:
-  Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience
-  Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and access to a working/reliable vehicle
-  Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within three months
-  Additional courses such as TLR and PART would be considered an asset
Experience:
-  One year experience in a related field
Skills:
-  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
-  Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and databases including file recordings
-  Ability to be flexible and work independently
-  Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals experiencing disabilities, management, and community partners
-  Open minded and creative, with effective time management and problem-solving skills

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.