Community Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 25.95-29.76

Children and Family Support, Community Support Worker

Job Summary : On both an individual and group basis, the Community Support Worker supports the quality of life for the children and youth we serve by ensuring that their physical, social, vocational, educational and medical needs are met. The Community Support Worker participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the participants program, including agency policies, procedures and philosophy.

What you will bring :

• Enthusiasm, empathy, warmth, and understanding that align with our vision, mission, and values
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support, and teach life skills and self-advocacy skills to participants and families
• Knowledge of theory, values, and practices in community living including support systems
• Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated good time and general management skills
• Positive role model, including modeling a healthy lifestyle

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