Community Support Worker - Community Inclusion

We are recruiting for one (1) T emporary assignment Full-time Community Participation Support Worker in Orillia. Utilizing a personal outcome-based approach support people in making informed choices that lead to successful inclusion and participation in community based recreational/leisure activities; The CPSW will be assigned to work in Community Support Services in Orillia working up to 37.5 hours. The CPSW may be scheduled to regularly work public holidays. This is a 6 month contract position.
11 paid Statutory Holidays;
~ Confidential Employee Assistance program for you and for your immediate family;

Developmental Service Worker diploma or an acceptable educational equivalency (Child & Youth Worker Early Childhood Education Social Service Worker Nursing Psychology etc.) One-year recent work experience working in a community setting supporting the integration of people supported through outcome-based approach
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources; Needs of this program require flexibility as support needs are based on peoples individual needs and community partner requirements as identified by the community partners;
Must be available to work flexible hours which will include working evenings weekends and public holidays as required.
Facilitate and support participation in meaningful community-based activities which support individuals to develop skills utilizing community infrastructure such as transportation services to promote and develop leisure recreational employment and volunteer opportunities within the community;
Participating in goal planning with people and attending individual planning meetings as requested and supporting people to attain their desired goals;
Assisting people to maintain positive relationships and to facilitate independence in volunteer placements and competitive employment; providing job coaching as required;
Facilitating positive involvement and interaction in the community acting in a professional manner at all times and as a role model for people supported;
Supporting people to successfully transition from school;
Providing personal hygiene supports as necessary;
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race ethnicity national origin religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.