Community Living Counsellor - Staffed Homes
About The Position
The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live full, productive, and meaningful lives. As a support worker, your role will be to provide support and actively engage a supported individual in living a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. You are a motivated and outgoing person with a passion for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment, and more. This is a Permanent Full Time position.
Requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain a Class 4 license)
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
- Clean driver’s abstract
- Access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Experience high behavioral support
- Prior paid or volunteer experience
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Mandt System®
- Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
- Capability of supporting on extended walks or hikes
Responsibilities
- Providing individuals support with various life goals
- Home support duties (including, but not limited to personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation and light housekeeping)
- Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
- Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression
Benefits
- Various internal leadership and development opportunities
- Interesting and relevant training opportunities
- Meaningful rewards and recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
