Community Outreach Worker Float - 35 hours/week

Résumé du poste

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. We work with hundreds of community members and professionals to welcome and include all people, and foster vibrant and healthy communities. We serve the communities of New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. Our mission is to provide options and opportunities for people to have meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. POSITION SUMMARY: The Communit…

Détails du poste

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. We work with hundreds of community members and professionals to welcome and include all people, and foster vibrant and healthy communities. We serve the communities of New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. Our mission is to provide options and opportunities for people to have meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Outreach Worker (COW) will be working 1-1 with individuals focusing on promoting skill development and providing outreach services through the individual support of people out in the community. The COW will provide support to individuals for tasks such as: using public transportation, financial management, general household management, relationship building, community connections and supporting the development of ongoing supports. The COW may be reassigned to work in other programs, for which they are qualified, as needed. SHIFTS: 35 hours/week - on a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends), to accommodate the individuals being supported. *May be required to work Statutory Holidays. Schedule: Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm LOCATIONS: various locations in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent Class 5 Drivers License and required to use own vehicle Community Care First Aid/CPR/NVCI, Food Safe Certificate Maintain Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check clearance throughout employment Knowledge and experience in the facilitation of the Person Centered Planning Process, positive behavioral support techniques, and skills based training Knowledge and ability to use augmentative communication, strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families Experience assisting people with support needs related to developmental disabilities and/or adaptive functioning Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends This position requires BCGEU union membership

Ce que vous ferez

Provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote skill development and community integration. Assist with tasks such as public transportation, financial management, and building community connections.

Exigences

Requires a Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker, a Class 5 Driver's License with a vehicle, and First Aid/CPR/NVCI certifications. Candidates must have experience with developmental disabilities and be available for a flexible schedule including weekends.

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• Training · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Planning · Souhaitée
• management · Souhaitée
• Process · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Development · Souhaitée
• Facilitation · Souhaitée
• Relationship Building · Souhaitée
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• Flexible · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Skill Development
• Outreach Services
• Financial Management
• Household Management
• Relationship Building
• Person Centered Planning
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Augmentative Communication
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Crisis Intervention