Support Staff - Independent Living with Supports, Thompson, MB

SUMMARY :

Support Staff in the Independent Living with Supports (ILS) Program is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care and mentorship to young people living independently, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of the work is to always be a positive role-model and to assist the participants in a manner that encourages them to reach their agreed upon goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Transport youth to and from appointments (medical & other), to pay bills, to and from the grocery store.
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores.
• Helping young people develop and implement household routines
• Record keeping and report writing as required, including monthly reports
• Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased with company funds are forwarded to the program supervisor
• Provide first aid interventions as required
• Works as part of a team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences with The Link
• Spend one-on-one time with the youth
• Identify and assist with life skills development
• Active involvement with the youth in family and community
• Encourage and participate in cultural activities
• Assist in developing and implementing plans for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays
• Helping youth with meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking
• Adhere to and encourage safe food handling, cooking and clean up
• Teach the youth budgeting and shopping techniques
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the office space and the vehicles
• Report damage or concerns with the building and vehicles to the program supervisor
• Assist with all procedures and routines related to health and safety of staff and youth
• Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people
• Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager

EXPERIENCE :

EDUCATION :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

SALARY RANGE : $18.00 per hour plus a Northern Allowance.

HOURS OF WORK :  (1) Full-time - 40 hours per week

NUMBER OF VACANCIES : 1 Position