Primary Support Staff

• Pay or shift range: $27.77 CAD to $29.37 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Value Statement: Elmira District Community Living recognizes the importance and value in having our staff demonstrate flexibility and trust while creating a caring, safe, harmonious and fun environment for both the team and those we support.

Code of Conduct:

EDCL respects the worth, dignity and uniqueness of all persons as well as their rights and opportunities within a safe, caring environment. The code of conduct policy is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday conduct of employees providing services and supports. It is not intended to list every possible scenario that an employee might encounter since many standards of conduct are the result of established practices, customs or common sense decision making and as such are not stated explicitly.

Unacceptable actions that deviate from the standard are not acceptable and will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

Qualifications:

• Education and Training-
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• University Degree or DSW or college diploma in a related Human Services field or certification in a related Human Services field (ex. PSW certificate) with a minimum of 2000 hours experience, at Manager’s discretion
• Grade 12 or GED with a minimum of 4000 hours experience at Manager’s discretion
• Valid driver’s license and required insurance
• Able to obtain required training; including but not limited to; CPR, First Aid, NVCI, WHMIS, Violence in the Workplace, fire extinguisher, Bullying in the Workplace, Hand Hygiene, Donning and Doffing and all aspects of proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Attend Association Orientation
• Physically able to fulfill requirements of the job
• Available for extra training
• Flexibility; adapts to and works effectively through changing situations
• Demonstrates the ability for developing others through coaching, encouraging and constructive feedback
• Manages change; with the people, families and this association
• Takes initiative; is proactive and thinks ahead
• Leadership skills; provides inspiration, direction and clarity
• Demonstrates the ability to build networks and relationships; works cooperatively with all stakeholders to meet mutual goals
• Resilience; maintains stamina and performance under continuing stress and acts effectively under pressure
• Manages resources e.g. people, materials, funds and utilizes them effectively
• Seeks on-going self-development and takes action to improve personal capability
• Strategic thinking; links long range visions to daily work
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Is accountable and holds others accountable
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to the job
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with the entire support team
• Develops good interpersonal relations and shows respect and sensitivity to all people
• Demonstrates self-control; restrains negative responses when provoked or faced with opposition from others and takes positive action to resolve it effectively
• Service oriented; shows a high level of commitment towards all people and takes action to best meet their needs
• Commitment to this association

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Programs- Identify, design and implement programs/goals for each person as required, utilizing input from families/guardians/advocates and other full and part-time staff.
• In conjunction with the person, family, friends and staff, create the ISP assisting the person to make choices/decisions regarding their present and future life.
• Arrange for annual ISP case conference
• Ensure that all staff are aware of and following the ISP
• Assume the role of contact person recognizing the importance of family involvement
• Support and encourage each person to develop skills and assume roles, which promote their participation and employment in the community
• Support and encourage each person to participate in the cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure activities and affairs in the community
• Ensure all activities…