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Community Support Worker at Community Connections Inc.

Date Posted: November 26, 2024
Application Deadline: December 06, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Community and Social Services
  • Health and Wellness
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Starting at $23.83/hr
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

Community Connections Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a range of employment, residential, and support services to adult persons with disabilities. The purpose of the organization is to work with persons with disabilities and their families; to assist individuals to develop to their full potential; to support them to access and use community resources; and to empower them to contribute and participate in a meaningful way within their community. Our employees are critical to the work of the organization, and their first responsibility is to develop meaningful relationships with the clients in their care.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Promote and maintain the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc. and the people it supports;
  • Maintain and promote the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each client by following individualized case plans;
  • Provide leadership and support clients by promoting the integration and acceptance of clients in the community;
  • Develop and implement client case plans;
  • Monitor and evaluate client case plans and attend meetings as required;
  • Engage and support clients with their development;
  • Fulfill the health, safety and personal care requirements for each client;
  • Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community and financial support, as needed;
  • Complete and maintain all relevant documentation;
  • Work collaboratively with Residential employees;
  • Provide critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a College diploma in Human Services and/or University degree in the Human Services field;
  • Previous experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges or previous experience in a human service setting serving vulnerable populations would be considered an asset;
  • Experience working with individuals with Autism would be considered an asset;
  • Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Team player with excellent attendance;
  • Current and valid CPR and First Aid certificates (must be maintained during employment);
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle during working hours;
  • Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable and a clear Driver’s Abstract

Other

Community Connections Inc. offers competitive salaries, a significant pension plan, group insurance, and a rewarding work environment to its employees.


How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResumeReferences


Company Information

Company Name: Community Connections Inc.

Address: 701 Water Street West

City/Town: Summerside

Postal/Zip Code: C1N 1E2

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://communityconnectionsinc.com/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Bethany MacArthur

Contact Person Job Title: HR Generalist

Telephone: 902-724-6064

Email: hr@ccipei.ca