Casual Community Inclusion Worker Day Program

Casual Community Inclusion Worker - Surrey Day Program

Casual Surrey, Surrey, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition

Hollyburn Family Services, recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada, embodies a commitment to serve, nurture, honour, and lead. Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families? We believe in providing every employee the chance to build on their strengths, to discover new skills and to develop their career path with us. If you’re ready to take your next career step with us, check out the opportunity below.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Inclusion Worker is responsible for the overall well-being of the client, while developing social, employment, and community skills. Community Inclusion Workers act with a client-first mentality to ensure the client’s needs are met at all times and the safety of the client is of first priority.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications:
  
  First Aid and CPR certificate, Mandt certification (we can train those you require this)
• Must demonstrate clear, direct, and professional verbal and written English communication skills
• Must demonstrate experience with client goal setting and attainment, personal scheduling, and time management
• Must demonstrate ability to model appropriate behavior to clients, such as professionalism, ethical judgment personal integrity, self-awareness and positive social interaction, in order to obtain volunteer work
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of personal boundaries and ability to enforce those boundaries respectfully with client and caregivers
• Must demonstrate the ability to relate supportively to a person with developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues
• Must demonstrate knowledge of different augmented communication approaches such as PECS, ASL, or communication technology or as appropriate for the client
• Must be able to support clients in a small group
• Must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with community resources and within a team setting
• Must demonstrate resourcefulness to seek out appropriate support for client, caregivers, and/or self
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Administration

• Completing and submitting Incident Reports accurately and objectively within given deadline to Supervisor
• Developing and adhering to a monthly schedule with client, caregiver, team, and community including activities to support community inclusion and client goal attainment
• Maintaining all records and documentation requested by the Supervisor with accuracy and professionalism
• Providing sufficient time to those required for cancelled shifts
• Rescheduling of events when needed and remaining flexible to assist the client to reach their goals
• Submitting the following documents accurately and as requested by the Supervisor:
  • Budget Forms
  • Expense Forms
  • Mileage Sheets
  • Monthly Schedule
  • Monthly Updates
  • Reports related to client needs
  • Time Sheets
  • (Other documents as requested by the Supervisor)

Evaluation & Decision Making

• Using resources appropriately (budget, time, mileage, etc.)
• Making decisions that align with client goals, needs, and organization policies and procedures, and displaying ability to work autonomously
• Maintaining a calm, patient, and respectful demeanor during times of client escalation or challenging situations
• Rescheduling activities to best suit in the moment client needs
• Researching and developing resources/supports/activities to best meet client needs by actively taking initiative

Client Specific

• Administering medication and/or client supports according to client support plans
• Encouraging, inspiring, and mentoring social relational skills, employment skills, and appropriate behaviors while engaging with community as a role model to the client
• Completing…