Community Support Worker - Casual Positions

Kinsight Society; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinsight Society is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in New Westminster and surrounding areas. You will help clients participate in community activities, develop life skills, and support daily living tasks in a respectful, person-centered manner.

As part of the Community Inclusion team, you will coordinate with supervisors to design engaging programs, facilitate independence, and promote safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Services or equivalent education.
• Experience supporting people with a variety of abilities to access community activities.
• Experience supporting adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care needs respectfully and safely.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support and skill-based training.
• Strong computer skills and ability to interact effectively with individuals and families.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must use personal vehicle as required.
• Current certifications: First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Co-design and deliver creative opportunities to facilitate learning and participation.
• Support transportation independence, financial management, cooking skills, and general household tasks.
• Assist in building relationships and community connections.
• Work within the Community Inclusion team under supervision.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Interacting effectively with people

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Tools

Class 5 Driver's License

Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License (asset)

Community Care First Aid/CPR

NVCI Certification

Food Safe Certification

Job description

ABOUT KINSIGHT:

Kinsight is an accredited non-profit organization.We work alongside families of children, youth and adults with developmental delays or disabilities to support growth, development and personal well-being.Consider joining our dedicated staff teams, connected through a shared vision to create a world where everyone’s welcome. Everyone belongs. Everywhere. We value the work that we do, as well as the people we work with. Your unique contribution and talents could help us to create new options and opportunities for the people we support in our communities!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance and support of the Community Inclusion Supervisor and as part of the Community Inclusion team, the Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing assistance and support to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Community Support Workers will co-design and provide creative opportunities that facilitate learning and participation through accessing community. These opportunities will reflect and respect the personal preferences, goals and choices of each person. Activities will include providing one-to-one and group skill development and independence-building. This could include support to assist with transportation independence, financial management, cooking skills and general household management, help with building relationships and creating community connections.

SHIFTS:

Casual Positions - Shifts are primarily on Monday to Friday, but require the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule as needed

LOCATIONS:

• Port Coquitlam, New Westminster and surrounding communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Human Services or equivalent education (e.g. Community Support Worker, Therapeutic Recreation)
• Experience supporting people witha variety of abilities to access activities that take place in the community
• Experience providing support to adults with developmental and physical disabilities
• Experience physically assisting people with personal care needs in a respectful and safe manner
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques, knowledge and experience in skill based training
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License an asset
• Satisfactory driving record
• Required to use personal vehicle
• Current Community Care First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe certificates
• This position requires BCGEU union membership

To learn more about Kinsight:

• Watch this video: Kinsight in our Community
• Visit our website: www.kinsight.org