Community Support Worker [Kindale]

Elevate Social Impact Hub; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social impact is seeking a support worker to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Candidates will create personal support networks and promote community inclusion, ensuring personal growth and safety. Essential qualifications include a Special Needs Worker Certificate and experience managing challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Special Needs Worker Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with individuals exhibiting challenging behavior.
• Physical ability for personal hygiene and care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate improvement of quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide support in home, work, social, and community settings.
• Facilitate employment and recreational activities.

Skills

Support individuals with developmental disabilities

Community inclusion

Behavior management

Education

Special Needs Worker Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Working under the direction of the Manager, designate, or team leader, will coordinate the improvement of the quality of life for persons with developmental and physical disabilities through the creation of community connections/inclusion and safeguards. The goal is to build community based personal support networks that effectively provide for quality of life, personal growth and safety for each individual. The principles of Person Centered Planning/Thinking and Optimal Individual Service Design will be utilized.

The successful candidate will provide various services including employment, learning, and recreation with a focus on inclusion within various community based locations in the North Okanagan or as designated as part of various individual’s service plans.

This position requires supporting the individuals in all areas of their lives including home, work, social recreation and the community

May be required to provide 1:1 support for an individual who requires full support to participate in activities, needs personal care and has some behavioral challenges.

• Successful completion of Special Needs Worker Certificate or equivalent as determined by KDA

• Experience and proven ability dealing with highly challenging behavior

• Willingness to provide regular toileting care towards some individuals

• Essential: Physical ability to provide personal hygiene care in which some physical support around transferring and dressing is required.

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2725a Patterson Ave
Armstrong
British Columbia
Canada