Community Outreach Worker Float - 35 hours/week

Kinsight • Port Moody, BC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kinsight is an accredited non-profit organization that works alongside families of children, youth, and adults with developmental delays or disabilities to support their growth, development, and personal well-being. They collaborate with hundreds of community members and professionals to foster inclusion and build vibrant communities. Kinsight serves the communities of New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, with a mission to provide options and opportunities for individuals to have meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. The Community Outreach Worker (COW) will work one-on-one with individuals to promote skill development and provide outreach services within the community. Support will be provided for tasks such as using public transportation, financial management, general household management, relationship building, community connections, and developing ongoing supports. The COW may be reassigned to other qualified programs as needed.

Requirements

• Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent
• Class 5 Driver's License and required to use own vehicle
• Community Care First Aid/CPR/NVCI, Food Safe Certificate
• Maintain Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check clearance throughout employment
• Knowledge and experience in the facilitation of the Person Centered Planning Process, positive behavioral support techniques, and skills based training
• Knowledge and ability to use augmentative communication, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families
• Experience assisting people with support needs related to developmental disabilities and/or adaptive functioning
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• BCGEU union membership

Responsibilities

• Work 1-1 with individuals focusing on promoting skill development and providing outreach services through individual support in the community.
• Provide support to individuals for tasks such as using public transportation, financial management, general household management, relationship building, community connections, and supporting the development of ongoing supports.
• May be reassigned to work in other programs, for which they are qualified, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree