Community Outreach Worker - Full Time & Part Time

Kinsight Society; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsight Society in British Columbia is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to provide one-to-one supports in the community, helping individuals develop skills and access services.

You will assist with transportation, budgeting, housing tasks, and building community connections, using person-centered planning and positive behavioral support to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent.
• Class 5 Driver's License and required to use own vehicle.
• Community Care First Aid/CPR/NVCI, Food Safe Certificate.
• Maintain Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check clearance throughout employment.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning, positive behavioral support, and skills-based training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 community supports to individuals, helping with skill development and daily tasks.
• Assist with transportation, budgeting, household management, and community connections.
• Support development of ongoing supports and relationships in the community.
• Facilitate person-centered planning and implement positive behavioral support techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Driving

Community outreach

Flexible scheduling

First Aid/CPR

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Outreach Worker will work 1-1 with individuals, focusing on promoting skill development and providing individual supports out in the community. This position provides support to individuals for tasks, such as: using public transportation, financial management, general household management, relationship building, community connections and supporting the development of ongoing supports.

*SHIFTS:

There is a full-time and part-time opening:

Full Time:

• 36 hours/week(including evenings and weekends) - on a flexible schedule to accommodate the availability of the people supported. Your schedule will be developed in consultation with your supervisor.

Part Time:

• 36 hours/week(including evenings and weekends) - on a flexible schedule to accommodate the availability of the people supported, with primary working days being Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. Your schedule will be developed in consultation with your supervisor.

*May be required to work Statutory Holidays.

LOCATIONS:

• various locations in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent
• Class 5 Drivers License and required to use own vehicle
• Community Care First Aid/CPR/NVCI, Food Safe Certificate
• Maintain Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check clearance throughout employment
• Knowledge and experience in the facilitation of the Person Centered Planning Process, positive behavioral support techniques, and skills-based training
• Knowledge and ability to use augmentative communication, strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families
• Experience assisting people with support needs related to developmental disabilities and/or adaptive functioning
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• This position requires BCGEU union membership