Community Support Worker

Comservice; Maple Ridge; Presencial; CAD 33.000 - 47.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Comservice is seeking a Community Support Worker in Maple Ridge to provide one-on-one support for individuals with mental health challenges. The role focuses on independence, home living, and community integration, with a 35-hour work week and a wage starting at 29.22 CAD per hour.

The position involves life skills training, advocacy, and coordination with therapists to ensure client progress, while working in home and community settings.

Qualificações

• Minimum of a two-year diploma or degree in a social services related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience working with adults living with mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the principles of psycho-social rehabilitation.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitating life skills training including self-care, home management, community management and social leisure skills.
• Assisting clients to access services and advocate for themselves within the community.
• Help clients in acquiring suitable living accommodations and navigating various environments (home, stores, banks).
• Provide updates to the client’s Primary Therapist per the Individual Services Plan Agreement.

Conhecimentos

Empathy

Communication

Advocacy

Formação

Two-year diploma or degree in social services related field

Descrição da vaga

Community Support Worker

Our Community LivingSupport program provides one on one support to individuals living with mentalhealth challenges. We focus on the direct needs of individuals, supporting themin realizing their full potential, achieving independence, and pursuing theirhopes and dreams.

In this full time(35 hours per week) position, our CommunitySupport Worker will be responsible for supporting clients with severeand persistent mental health issues to live independently within the community.The majority of the work is done with clients in their home and/or within thecommunity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitating life skills training thatincludes teaching of self-care, home management, community management andsocial leisure skills.
• Assisting clients in gaining necessaryknowledge of available services within the community, how to access servicesindependently, and how to advocate for self.
• Assist client in gaining the skills necessaryto successfully acquire appropriate living accommodations.
• Provide assistance navigating a variety ofenvironments such as home, grocery stores, banks, etc.
• Provide updates to the clients’ PrimaryTherapist to fulfill case conferencing expectations as per the IndividualServices Plan Agreement.
• Advocating/liaising on behalf of the client todeal with any concerns/issues at hand, as required.
• Supporting clients by referring pertinentissues to the client’s Primary Therapist at Mental Health, (e.g. medication,suicidal ideations, family concerns, changes in client’s functioning level).
• Transparencywith the client (if possible) is a vital part of the conversation prior toconnecting with the case manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of a two-year diploma or degree in asocial services related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experienceworking with adults living with mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the principles of psycho-socialrehabilitation.

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’sLicense with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week:

Regular FT; 35 hours perweek, Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Expected Start Date:

ASAP

Wage/Salary:

Starting at $29.22/hour

Grid Level:

11

Application Deadline:

This position will remain open until filled

We arecommitted to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities weproudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion anddiversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, IndigenousPeoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexualorientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words andactions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, whileacknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias andreduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seekingprocess. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles withinthe Agency.