Job Order Detail

Description

Turning Leaf Is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing helpful services to those experiencing intellectual challenges and mental illness. Turning Leaf is designed to provide tailored, person-centered support and supports to adults living with an intellectual challenge or mental illness.
The Community Support Worker will provide our person centered supports to participants who live within the community in various living arrangements.
Community Support Workers work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making healthy life choices. Community Support Workers work closely with the Community Support Case Managers and Supervisors to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
-Open availability for day, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts
-Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than 3 months)
-Valid Drivers Licence and access to a Reliable Vehicle is an asset
-Completion of a Post-Secondary education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Community Support Workers must possess experience with and skills in:
-De-escalating aggressive behaviour
-Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in conflict with the law  considered an asset
-Conflict resolution skills
-Aptitude towards managing crisis
-Excellent written and oral communication skills

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
-Paid Training
-Health Benefits
-GRRSP Program (optional)
-Paid sick time, bereavement leave and compassionate care leave
-Employee Assistance Program
-Mileage Reimbursement