Job Type
Parttime
Schedule
up to 20 hours per week
Job Description
Community Disabilities Support Workers work with persons with disabilities to develop life skills in a 24/7 housing facility and through outreach services that support semi-independent living. Qualified candidates will work one-on-one with clients in engaging activities such as social networking, physical activities (swimming, racquetball, etc.), life skills such as budgeting, meal preparation and planning and group activities that encourage socialization.
Successful candidates will demonstrate skills such as:
- strong communication skills
- Energetic and Active
- Patient and willing to work with people at their own pace.
- Computer skills that support online documentation and charting.
- Compassionate
- Have an understanding of developmental disabilities.
- able to work unsupervised
- Emotionally equipped to deal with stressful situations
- Have the ability to work under pressure while staying calm.
Expectations and requirements
· Ability to work alone.
· Strong decision-making skills.
· Works well as a team member.
· Advocate for Inclusion and diversity
· Advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities
· Energetic
· Possesses Grade 12 education.
· Possesses a Valid Drivers license.
Benefits
· Health and Dental Benefits
· Vision Care
· Employee Assistance Programs
· LTD, AD&D and Critical Illness Insurance
Wages
Wages are competitive with sector standards and are based on experience and education.