Community Support Worker- FFS

Position: FT Community Support Worker- FFS, 1-year Contract
Who We Are  For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Who We Are  For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement  The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description  POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

The Community Support Worker-FFS (Fee-For-Service) provides community-based supports to adults with disabilities with a focus on life skills and education, recreational activities, and supported volunteer and employment placements. Supports provided are individualized, outcome-based and designed to achieve goals set by our Service Users and their families. Schedules will be developed based on the purchase of service agreements with each individual. Employees should be flexible, and able to support the unique needs of each person.
Accountabilities   Provide outcome-based support while following the plan of support / programming developed and purchased by the Service User and their family, ensuring all Service User goals, including health (medical, physical, emotional) are met
Provide personal care such as changing incontinence pads, lifting/transferring a Service User from chair/wheelchair, etc.
Assist Service Users with goal-setting and working towards meeting their goals as applicable
Work cooperatively with FFS team members and Program Supervisor in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to Service Users supported
Access appropriate transportation for each Service User based on their functional ability (i.e. Darts, HSR, bicycle, etc.) to promote safe travel to and from activities
Promote greater independence and strive for the highest quality of life possible
Promote an environment and programming that is both supportive and nurturing
Use appropriate behavior modification techniques (i.e., NVCI) as required
Accompany Service User to groups, workshops, community programs and facilities, recreational activities, volunteer placements, and employment placements (in person and virtually) as required to support Service User goals
Ensure proper and accurate recording of daily activities using our agency case management software (AIMS)
Ensures all reports (e.g., shift reports, incident reports) are completed on each day worked as required
Research locations/activities/services that the Service User has purchased as required
Ensure that all information about Service Users, family, staff, visitors, and volunteers is kept confidential and that activity records and statistics are stored in a secure location
Stay up to date on community programs, events and services that meet the needs of the Service Users
Other duties as assigned
Critical Relationship Management  Governance Boards and Councils:
None
Internal:
Management, staff, volunteers, Service Users
External:
Community, Service Users’ families and friends
Managerial/Technical Responsibilities   Reports directly to the Program Supervisor or…