Inclusion Counsellor

NEXUS Community Support Society; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community support is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role focuses on assisting individuals to lead more independent lives by providing support in daily activities, social skills, and behavior management. You'll engage with clients in various settings, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering their growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have a background in human or social services, this is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique experiences and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Must have a Class 4 Driver’s License and valid first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for individuals.
• Assists individuals with daily life skills and facilitates various activities.
• Evaluates individual needs and develops short-term plans with families.

Skills

Assessment and goal setting

Behavior management

Emergency situation management

Communication skills

Documentation and reporting

Education

Certificate in a related human/social service field

Tools

First aid certification

Class 4 Driver’s License

Job description

• Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning such as Personal Service Plans for individuals. Documents and implements the plan. Provides input into the evaluation of the program.
• Evaluates individual needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of individuals and their families.
• Assists individuals to function more independently in the community. Assists individuals with daily life skills, social skills and/or behavior management. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities as needed.
• Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as individuals’ aggressive behavior to minimize potential harm to the individuals and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Administers medication to individuals in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
• Reviews and evaluates individuals’ progress and makes adjustments to programs as required. Provides feedback and support to individuals and/or their families.
• Accompanies and/or transports individuals to activities.
• Provides written and/or verbal reports regarding individuals’ daily activities and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet individuals’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
• Repairs and maintains all tools and equipment. Prepares and submits service requests when necessary.
• Liaises with local businesses as needed (i.e. discounts on products, project collaboration, special projects, etc.)
• Required to work independently with persons served.
• Organizes programming in collaboration with persons served.
• Ensures safety of persons served, self and equipment at all times. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education and Knowledge

• Certificate in a related human/social service field.
• Training and Experience
• Two (2) years recent related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A Class 4 Driver’s License is required as a condition of employment.
• A valid first aid certificate is required as a condition of employment

NEXUS is committed to supporting employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity at NEXUS.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout our organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit when applying.

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