What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Disability Practitioner/Community Support Worker position at Independent Advocacy?
Job Description
Providing supports to adults with developmental disabilities, complex behaviours, and mental illness. Join us in helping persons with disabilities live and participate in the community!
Why IA ?
- Non-institutional Environment.
- Flexible Hours (weekends, weekdays, days and nights).
- Comprehensive Benefits (LTD, Health and Dental, EAP etc.) for eligible staff.
- Opportunity for Advancement.
- On-site Training
Job Duties:
- Work independently and within a team with individuals who require support on a 24 hour basis. Level of needs of the individuals will differ from person to person, so the staff member must be adaptable to their specific needs.
- Build a supportive, professional relationship with the individual and their support network/significant others.
- Assist individuals to create and maintain a network of supports, with an emphasis on natural supports that they can access.
- Maximize the individual's level of independence.
- Ensure the utmost confidentiality at all times.
- Be aware and implement various forms of communication with the individual.
- Increase awareness for available services and resources to the individual, assist in accessing them.
- Assist with the individual's concerns and needs not identified in the individual's plan as they arise.
- Monitor competence in self and assisting the individual's.
- Be familiar with the policies and procedures manual on a continual basis.
- Adhere to agency Code of Ethics and Agreement of Confidentiality.
- Be familiar with the individuals’ service and care plans, planned positive approaches, and restrictive procedure documents and how to implement.
- Be responsible for the quality of service offered to the individuals under your care.
- Increasing inclusion in the community.
- Role model and teach life skills.
- Be aware of health practices and increase your awareness about issues that may be detrimental to the individual's well-being.
- Critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Increasing knowledge pertaining to the individuals’ legal rights and responsibilities; teach this to the individuals where possible.
- Perform a high level of personal care for the individual(s) with dignity respect and privacy at all times.
- Use safety and approved transfer techniques. E.g. Mechanical lifts where required as per policy.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 /hour
Salary : $17 - $19
