Community Support Worker

Worklink; Sooke, Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Worklink in Canada is seeking two part-time CSWs to support individuals with diverse abilities in Sooke (10 hours/week) and Victoria (12 hours/week). The role aims to promote growth, independence and community participation through learning daily living and social skills.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, monitoring progress, and maintaining case notes. A valid First Aid certificate, crisis intervention training, and a satisfactory criminal record check are required; owning a

Qualifications

• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• At least two years of experience with people with diverse abilities in community settings.
• Valid First Aid certification is required.
• Crisis Intervention (SIVA preferred) and Criminal Record Check are required.
• Must own a reliable vehicle to transport individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to learn daily living and community skills.
• Facilitate physical, recreational, social, employment and educational opportunities.
• Monitor progress with notes and tracking toward goals.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings.

Skills

First Aid

Crisis Intervention

Education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

We are an organization that values and supports people with diverse abilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process or to fulfill the responsibilities of this position, please let us know.

Job Summary:

We have two positions available 10 hours per week in Sooke and 12 hours per week in Victoria

These positions entail supporting individuals with diverse abilities in Sooke and Victoria

The CSW will ensure the well-being of the individuals and promote their growth and development. A key component of this job is to support the individuals to learn the skills they need in their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development.

The ultimate goal is to increase their independence and support their success in the community.

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities with the individuals focusing on self-determination, rights, emotional well-being, interpersonal relations, material well-being, personal development, physical wellbeing and social inclusion.

The CSW strives to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere in order to encourage individuals’ participation.

Primary Duties

• Support individuals to learn the skills they need to allow them to function safely and independently in their own homes and in the community.


• Facilitate physical, recreational, social, employment and/or educational opportunities, based on the needs and interests of the individuals.


• Monitor individuals’ progress and well-being and evaluate the effectiveness of supports and services by keeping daily case notes of activities, progress towards goals, and any other notable life circumstances that may affect their support needs.


• Actively participate in, and contribute to monthly staff meetings

Requirements:

• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent education, and


• At least two years previous work experience with people with diverse abilities in community settings.


• Valid First Aid certification


• Crisis Intervention (SIVA preferred)


• Criminal Record Check to work with a vulnerable population


• Must own a reliable vehicle to transport individual

Job Type: Part-time with potential of becoming full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Dental care


• Extended health care


• Flexible schedule