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Community Inclusion Support Worker provide resources and practical supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are transitioning to an independent life in the community(supportive Independent Living Program). Upon request they may provide support in areas determined by the individual or in some of the following areas:
Financial Management
Home Management
Community Resource Awareness
Meal Planning
Peer Support
Information Networking
Promotion of Self Care
Advocacy
Leisure Activities
Encouragement of independence
As a Community Inclusion Support Worker you will
Demonstrate initiative, be resourceful and creative.
Work independently and collaboratively within the team and with the organization.
Design, implement and monitor progress of activity and recreational programs consistent with The individual's Person Centered Plan that will enhance physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of the individual.
Applicants must have a valid Saskatchewan driver license with access to a vehicle and be willing to work a flexible 35-hour week.
Support other relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the supervisor
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Research techniques
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Specific Skills
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Female
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
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