Community Support Worker - 35 hours/week

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 people in their home or in community to assist with transportation independence, financial management, cooking skills and general household management, help with building relationships and creating community connections.

SHIFTS:

35 hours/week - Primarily Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, with the flexibility to work some evening and weekend shifts

LOCATIONS: 

Port Coquitlam and New Westminster and surrounding communities*

* Work location and hours of work can change at any time based on program needs

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 or one of the organization's facilities


• Experience providing support to adults with developmental and physical disabilities


• Experience physically assisting people with personal care needs in a respectful and safe manner


• Experience in the organization and facilitation of the Person Centered Planning Process


• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques, knowledge and experience in skill based training


• Knowledge and ability to use augmentative communication, strong oral and written communication skills including report writing skills


• Strong computer skills


• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families


• Class 5 Driver's License, satisfactory driving record; required to use own vehicle


• Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License an asset


• Current Community Care First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe certificates


• Maintain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check throughout employment


• This position requires BCGEU union membership

To learn more about Kinsight:

• Watch this video:  https://vimeo.com/868421508?share=copy


• Visit our website: kinsight.org