Community Support Worker
Harbourview Training Center located in Souris PE, is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through personalized day programs, life skills development and community engagement. We’re seeking a dedicated team member who can support clients in a meaningful, hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will help create a positive, structured day program experience while fostering skill development and confidence.
Education:
- Successful completion of a recognized Human Services, Youth Worker, RCW or LPN program and/or university degree in a related field.
Experience:
- Previous experience in the field is considered an asset
In addition to the qualifications listed, we’re looking for someone with a warm, patient approach, a passion for teaching. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working creatively with clients, encouraging independence, and being part of a supportive work team.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Actively support onsite programming while continuously striving to increase community inclusion and participation
- Actively assists with client community placements/involvement and provides follow up coordination, monitoring and support. This could include transportation, job coaching, client scheduling, billings, etc .
- Keeps written records
- Professionally represents the Centers’ best interests to the public
- Prepares various written reports as requested
- Supervises clients in work environment and day activities
- Performs all duties that are required to maintain Program operations
- Actively participates in the planning and implementation of daily work/skills /training activities for each client
- Works with individual clients to establish short and long term goals
- Actively assists with planning and developing new initiatives for the clients and center.
- Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
- Other Duties as required
Requirements:
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate is required or must be completed within the first three months of employment.
- Presentation of a current criminal record check, including the Vulnerability Sector check, is required.
Tagged as: 42201
Essential Skills:
Oral CommunicationProblem SolvingWorking with OthersSoft Skills:
DependabilityPatienceProblem SolvingTeam OrientedHard Skills:
Client ServicesLanguages:
English