Community Support Worker - Casual Positions

Job summary

Provide assistance and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to facilitate learning and community participation. Responsibilities include co-designing creative opportunities and providing one-to-one skill development for independence and household management.

Job details

ABOUT KINSIGHT: 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. Consider joining our dedicated staff teams, connected through a shared vision to create a world where Everyone’s welcome. Everyone belongs. Everywhere. We value the work that we do, as well as the people we work with. Your unique contribution and talents could help us to create new options and opportunities for the people we support in our communities! POSITION SUMMARY: Under the guidance and support of the Community Inclusion Supervisor and as part of the Community Inclusion team, the Community Support Worker will be responsible for providing assistance and support to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Community Support Workers will co-design and provide creative opportunities that facilitate learning and participation through accessing community. These opportunities will reflect and respect the personal preferences, goals and choices of each person. Activities will include providing one-to-one and group skill development and independence-building. This could include support to assist with transportation independence, financial management, cooking skills and general household management, help with building relationships and creating community connections. SHIFTS: Casual Positions - Shifts are primarily on Monday to Friday, but require the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule as needed LOCATIONS: Port Coquitlam, New Westminster and surrounding communities QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Human Services or equivalent education (e.g. Community Support Worker, Therapeutic Recreation) Experience supporting people with a variety of abilities to access activities that take place in the community Experience providing support to adults with developmental and physical disabilities Experience physically assisting people with personal care needs in a respectful and safe manner Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques, knowledge and experience in skill based training Strong computer skills Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families Class 5 Driver's License Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License an asset Satisfactory driving record Required to use personal vehicle Current Community Care First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe certificates This position requires BCGEU union membership To learn more about Kinsight: Watch this video: Kinsight in our Community Visit our website: www.kinsight.org

What you’ll do

Provide assistance and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities to facilitate learning and community participation. Responsibilities include co-designing creative opportunities and providing one-to-one skill development for independence and household management.

Requirements

Requires a Diploma in Human Services or equivalent and experience supporting adults with various disabilities. Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License, a personal vehicle, and certifications in First Aid/CPR, NVCI, and Food Safe.

Listed skills

• independence · Preferred
• Dedicated · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Community Support
• Personal Care
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Skill Based Training
• Crisis Intervention
• Financial Management
• Household Management
• Transportation Assistance
• Relationship Building
• Computer Skills
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare