Community Outreach Worker - Full Time & Part Time

Résumé du poste

The Community Outreach Worker provides one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster skill development and community integration. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks such as financial management, household management, and navigating public transportation.

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 will work 1-1 with individuals, focusing on promoting skill development and providing individual supports out in the community. This position provides 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. *SHIFTS: There is a full-time and part-time opening: Full Time: 36 hours/week (including evenings and weekends) - on a flexible schedule to accommodate the availability of the people supported. Your schedule will be developed in consultation with your supervisor. Part Time: 36 hours/week (including evenings and weekends) - on a flexible schedule to accommodate the availability of the people supported, with primary working days being Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. Your schedule will be developed in consultation with your supervisor. *May be required to work Statutory Holidays. 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

The Community Outreach Worker provides one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities to foster skill development and community integration. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks such as financial management, household management, and navigating public transportation.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a diploma in Human Services or Community Support Work and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License with access to a personal vehicle. Applicants are also required to have current First Aid/CPR/NVCI certifications and must pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Relationship Building · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

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

• Community outreach
• Skill development
• Individual support
• Public transportation assistance
• Financial management
• Household management
• Relationship building
• Person centered planning
• Positive behavioral support
• Augmentative communication
• First aid
• CPR
• NVCI
• Food safe
• Community Outreach
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Augmentative And Alternative Communications
• Management
• Communication
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Financial Management
• Human Services
• Positive Behavior Support
• Relationship Building

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Community Outreach Worker
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants