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As a Life Skills Worker in our Community Apartment Program, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes. The nature of this position is to provide comprehensive and effective support to individuals living independently. You’ll work one-on-one with clients, helping them build confidence and develop the everyday skills they need to thrive. From budgeting and cooking to navigating public transit and more — no two days are the same!
Job Responsibility:
Provide comprehensive and effective support to individuals living independently
Work one-on-one with clients, helping them build confidence and develop everyday skills
Help organize and participate in fun monthly events, group outings, and shared dinners
Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services
2 years’ experience working with people who deal with concurrent disorders
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients
Experience with principles of positive behaviour management is desirable
A non-judgmental attitude, ability to relate to participants, work unsupervised, and generate/monitor workload
Knowledge of community resources
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
Criminal Record Clearance
Medical Clearance
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Class 5 Driver’s License
Valid First Aid/CPR
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Demonstrated competency in English
Basic computer literacy
Eligible to work in Canada
Nice to have:
Experience with principles of positive behaviour management
What we offer:
A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan