- Job Title: Community Living Support Worker CLSW SOUTH-2 (Community Inclusion – Sound End)
- Reports To: Community Living Contracts Manager
- Position Type: Permanent part-time
- Position Hours: 11 hours/week (0.275FTE) Additional hours may be available depending on client needs and coverage for other team members on vacation etc.
- Level/Salary Range: Classification: Community Support Worker – Grid Level 10 as per Collective Agreement: $25.95 – 29.76/hour
- Posting Expires: Until filled
Job summary:
The role mainly involves assisting a disabled individual with limited mobility and personal care needs to be active and included in the community, as well as providing recreational support for participating in community and cultural activities. It aims to respectfully help the individual develop skills necessary for active community inclusion. These skills are to be offered in a manner respectful of the intelligence and independence already attained by the individual. Their input will be requested and highly valued, being used as a cornerstone in the planning of any and all activities. This team member enhances and supports the quality of life for individuals by providing the opportunity for full involvement in their community.
This position is located in Daajing Giids and serves the South End of Haida Gwaii.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assists and supports the client to attend and be included in community and cultural activities by providing transportation, accompaniment, and assistance with personal care needs.
- Evaluates client needs and develops short term plans (weekly and monthly) to meet such needs with the active participation of clients, their families, and social networks. Reviews and evaluates the individual’s progress and makes adjustments to programs as required.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational, educational activities in the community that will meet the adult’s needs. Maintains liaison with and makes referrals to other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community. Provides feedback and support to clients and/or their families.
- Where appropriate and when client requests and shows suitability, initiates, and pursues employment opportunities, including resume writing, approaching sympathetic employers, applying for jobs, offering to employers shadowing, and training (based on employer’s job description and your hours of availability).
- Assists clients with appropriate daily life skills to maintain their home (i.e. mealtimes, bedtimes), social skills. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, hygiene, reminders re: medication, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety and pet care.
- Assist clients in attending appointments when necessary and may provide transportation to leisure activities and employment opportunities.
- Assists with behavior management training so as to function appropriately in the programs and community gatherings they attend; to participate safely and independently.
- Provides clients with a positive role model.
- Attends client related community meetings, content of community meetings are reported to your supervisor.
- Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential crisis situations i.e. clients’ aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public. Develop strategies to deal with such situations and inform your supervisor when incidents arise.
- Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their family and friends when concerned.
- Provides written as well as verbal reports regarding clients’ daily activities and progress (goals and accomplishments).
- Ensures health and safety standards are maintained. Recommended courses are attended or completed. CLBC website information is reviewed, and new materials are studied.
- It is the responsibility of the worker to ensure that all requirements are met to provide safe transportation, including car maintenance and snow tires. Also, that all current certificates and related documents are updated and on file.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Grade 12 High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Certificate, courses, or training in Social Services related topics would be an asset
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Reliable vehicle and satisfactory driver’s abstract
- Clear Criminal Records Check for Vulnerable Sector
- The HGSCP offers successful applicants on-the-job training and workshops related to the position.
- Basic computer literacy skills including email and the ability to learn new computer skills including online client information data entry
- This position requires the successful applicant to use their own vehicle in the course of their duties.
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good organizational, time and general management skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Personal qualities of compassion, patience, creativity, flexibility, and adventurousness
- Able & willing to complete on-the-job training
- Knowledge of or experience with persons with disabilities is an asset but not a requirement, training will be provided
- Certificate, courses, or training in Social Services related topics would be an asset.
- The HGSCP offers successful applicants on-the-job training and workshops related to the position.
Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Living Support Worker CLSW SOUTH-2 (Community Inclusion – Sound End)
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: PO Box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0
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