Outreach support worker

TSEN; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is looking for dedicated individuals to assist clients with special needs through housekeeping and food preparation. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a secondary school diploma, and relevant certificates such as First Aid. The position requires working in various settings including clients' homes, with 3 to 25 hours of work bi-weekly. Mileage will be compensated.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Must possess First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience with community service organizations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with special needs.
• Perform housekeeping activities and food preparation.
• Resolve conflict situations in a supportive manner.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Client focus

Ability to work independently

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 3 to 25 hours bi-weekly
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Community agency

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Females
• Males
• Persons who are blind / visually impaired
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities