ADULT FAMILY SUPPORTS - Community Resource Worker (Casual)

ADULT FAMILY SUPPORTS - Community Resource Worker (Casual)

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

Adult Family Supports (AFS) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. AFS provides services for adults living in various settings including the family home, transitional or long-term care facilities. The Community Resource Worker is part of a team responsible for assisting individuals with their personal and day-to-day living needs in their homes and in the community. The role of the Community Resource Worker is to create positive working relationships with those being supported while responding to their unique needs, including physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is considered an asset
• Previous experience with providing personal care is considered an asset
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is considered an asset
• Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset